Drunk Driving: One night of celebration can become a lifetime regret if you drink and drive. Just a little bit of drink can ruin your future and injure others. Delhi Police has cautioned against the serious consequences of drunken driving, such as license suspension/cancellation, hefty fines, and even imprisonment. Get a second thought before getting behind the wheel after a party.
License Suspension or Cancellation
Drunk driving is a criminal offense according to India’s Motor Vehicle Act. In case you don’t pass the breath analyzer test, your driving license may be suspended for one to three years. Secondly-time offenders may be given a one- to three-year suspension. In case of an accident under the influence of alcohol that causes death or grievous hurt, your license may be revoked permanently.
Harsh Legal Penalties
If you are caught with over 30 milliliters of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood, you can get heavy punishment. First-time offenders can also be fined as much as ₹10,000. Repeat offenders stand to be fined more and even imprisoned. In the first conviction, the law permits imprisonment up to six months with a ₹10,000 fine or both. In a second violation, punishment can extend to two years’ prison and ₹15,000 or both.
Vehicle Seizure and Insurance Denial
Police can also seize your vehicle instantly if you are found to be driving drunk. Besides this, if you get involved in an accident after drinking, your insurance provider can deny your claim. This may cause severe personal financial losses since repair bills will have to be borne out of your own pocket.
Fatal Accidents
Alcohol impacts your brain and reduces your reflexes. Power of decision-making and judgement is impaired, making you more susceptible to causing an accident. Not only to your life but also to the lives of innocent travelers on the road. Delhi Police advises you to take a taxi or organize a driver rather than risking a disaster.
Risk to Innocent People
When you get drunk and drive, you risk endangering many others. One reckless action can ruin families whole. Parents ought to instruct children early that drunk driving is never courageous — it is idiotic and egotistic. Defensive driving saves lives and serves society.