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Drink and Drive Penalty in India: Understanding the Legal Consequences

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense under the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, Section 185. In India, the permissible alcohol limit is set at 0.03% per 100ml of blood. Any detection beyond this limit – equivalent to more than 30mg of alcohol or drugs in a 100ml blood sample – is a punishable offense. The issue of drunk driving in India is substantial, contributing to 1.9% of all road accidents in the nation in 2021, resulting in 2,935 deaths and 7,235 injuries.