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manoj · 08-12-06, 09:31 AM

Drive Drunk, You may Lose Licence on Spot

The season of good cheer—shall we say cheers?—is coming up. But here’s some news that may bring down the spirits of revellers by a peg or two. Drivers who fail the breath analyser test may soon have their licence suspended for up to three months on the spot.

At present, the penalty for drunken driving in India includes a fine of Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 and imprisonment for a period ranging from six months to two years. But with convictions generally taking a long time, the guilty driver is back at the wheel during the intervening period. To check such cases, the ministry of road transport and highways has suggested amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. Transport secretary Vijay Singh said the amendments were likely to be brought before the cabinet soon.

The new provision will give authorities the power to get people who’ve downed one peg too many off the roads with immediate effect. Apart from hiking thepenalties for rash driving, the ministry is also keen to increase compensation for accident victims from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000.

The move follows a series of high-profile accidents caused by drunken driving. The overall numbers are also sobering. India is ranked third in the world in terms of motor vehicle population, with about seven crore vehicles. But it’s also ranked second in the number of road accidents.

According to a World Bank and WHO report, more than 1.2 million people die in road mishaps globally every year, of which about 92,000 deaths occur in India. Drivers’ mistakes behind 84% road accidents.

New Delhi: Data analysis shows that 83.5% of road accidents are caused due to driver negligence while pedestrians’ fault is restricted to 4.7% of the cases. Similarly, bad roads account for only 1.1% of the accidents.

Among the measures suggested by the ministry of road transport and highways to bring down road mishaps is to raise penalties for motor vehicles without registration. Currently, the fine for a first offence ranges between Rs 2,000 and Rs 5,000 while a second offence is penalised with a year in jail and a Rs 5,000-Rs 10,000 fine. This is likely to be increased to a maximum of Rs 20,000. The fines for mentally unfit drivers (a driver who knows he has a disease or disability ) which range between Rs 200 and Rs 500 are likely to be increased to a maximum of Rs 1,000.

And, of course, there will be the tougher provisions for drunken driving. So, to borrow that old ad punchline, the next time you have one for the road, better make it coffee.

India ranks 2nd in road accidents globally.

Source: http://epaper.timesofindia.com
Date Of Publish: 08-Dec-06

rajesh · 08-12-06, 11:24 AM

It sounds great and I hope this rule will implement strictly. Accidents due to drunken drivers increased rapidly from past few days.

ganesh · 08-12-06, 03:08 PM

Certainly it can change drunk driving habit of people.

motorbike · 29-03-07, 03:46 PM

I really get shocked to see young men in a state of drunkenness , killing poor people on the pavements , killing school children and many others by reckless driving . They deserve commendable punishments like jail, heavy penalty, lost license, geting challans for their vehicle.

sidjor · 29-03-07, 11:11 PM

Do you think it makes sense to have some alcohol limits while driving - just like in other countries? Like this.

But those countries do not have people sleeping by the roads. So I guess out here we should have zero tolerance.

I must admit I got caught recently. The reading was quite low. So they let me off with a 200/- fine. The 2000/- fine and license confiscation happens when you go above the limits. Anyone has any idea of the limits here (Hyderabad) ? Does each state have its own?

p.s btw, if you have never been checked for drunken driving... you are missing something! The arguments which happen between the cops and the folks driving get really hilarious

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manoj · 30-03-07, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Anyone has any idea of the limits here (Hyderabad) ? Does each state have its own?

In India, 30mg alcohol is allowed in 100ml of blood—0.03% blood-alcohol content (BAC).

Quote:

Does each state have its own?

No

To read more about drunken driving law in other countries

sidjor · 30-03-07, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manoj

In India, 30mg alcohol is allowed in 100ml of blood—0.03% blood-alcohol content (BAC).

No

To read more about drunken driving law in other countries

Thanks for the info.

manoj · 02-04-07, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidjor

Thanks for the info.

Your welcome...

motorbike · 03-04-07, 05:04 PM

Drunk driving is a serious problem. Too many people are getting killed or injured. Many young people don't care and do it anyways.

08-12-06, 09:31 AM	#1
manoj Easy Drive Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 355	Drive drunk, you may lose licence on spot Drive Drunk, You may Lose Licence on Spot The season of good cheer—shall we say cheers?—is coming up. But here’s some news that may bring down the spirits of revellers by a peg or two. Drivers who fail the breath analyser test may soon have their licence suspended for up to three months on the spot. At present, the penalty for drunken driving in India includes a fine of Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 and imprisonment for a period ranging from six months to two years. But with convictions generally taking a long time, the guilty driver is back at the wheel during the intervening period. To check such cases, the ministry of road transport and highways has suggested amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. Transport secretary Vijay Singh said the amendments were likely to be brought before the cabinet soon. The new provision will give authorities the power to get people who’ve downed one peg too many off the roads with immediate effect. Apart from hiking thepenalties for rash driving, the ministry is also keen to increase compensation for accident victims from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000. The move follows a series of high-profile accidents caused by drunken driving. The overall numbers are also sobering. India is ranked third in the world in terms of motor vehicle population, with about seven crore vehicles. But it’s also ranked second in the number of road accidents. According to a World Bank and WHO report, more than 1.2 million people die in road mishaps globally every year, of which about 92,000 deaths occur in India. Drivers’ mistakes behind 84% road accidents. New Delhi: Data analysis shows that 83.5% of road accidents are caused due to driver negligence while pedestrians’ fault is restricted to 4.7% of the cases. Similarly, bad roads account for only 1.1% of the accidents. Among the measures suggested by the ministry of road transport and highways to bring down road mishaps is to raise penalties for motor vehicles without registration. Currently, the fine for a first offence ranges between Rs 2,000 and Rs 5,000 while a second offence is penalised with a year in jail and a Rs 5,000-Rs 10,000 fine. This is likely to be increased to a maximum of Rs 20,000. The fines for mentally unfit drivers (a driver who knows he has a disease or disability ) which range between Rs 200 and Rs 500 are likely to be increased to a maximum of Rs 1,000. And, of course, there will be the tougher provisions for drunken driving. So, to borrow that old ad punchline, the next time you have one for the road, better make it coffee. India ranks 2nd in road accidents globally. Source: http://epaper.timesofindia.com Date Of Publish: 08-Dec-06 __________________ Nothing is fool-proof to a talented fool.

08-12-06, 03:08 PM	#3
ganesh New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 38	Certainly it can change drunk driving habit of people. __________________ "Rally Drivers Do It Sideways"

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08-12-06, 11:24 AM	#2
rajesh Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	It sounds great and I hope this rule will implement strictly. Accidents due to drunken drivers increased rapidly from past few days.

29-03-07, 03:46 PM	#4
motorbike Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 113	I really get shocked to see young men in a state of drunkenness , killing poor people on the pavements , killing school children and many others by reckless driving . They deserve commendable punishments like jail, heavy penalty, lost license, geting challans for their vehicle.

29-03-07, 11:11 PM	#5
sidjor Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 37 Posts: 6	Do you think it makes sense to have some alcohol limits while driving - just like in other countries? Like this. But those countries do not have people sleeping by the roads. So I guess out here we should have zero tolerance. I must admit I got caught recently. The reading was quite low. So they let me off with a 200/- fine. The 2000/- fine and license confiscation happens when you go above the limits. Anyone has any idea of the limits here (Hyderabad) ? Does each state have its own? p.s btw, if you have never been checked for drunken driving... you are missing something! The arguments which happen between the cops and the folks driving get really hilarious .

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motorbike Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 113	Drunk driving is a serious problem. Too many people are getting killed or injured. Many young people don't care and do it anyways.