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Drunk driving or Drink and Drive is a common factor in India, leading to numbers of road accidents and fatalities.
- A celebrity of India was driving his own car in a metro when he hit people sleeping on the divider of the road, resulting in the deaths of nearly five individuals and sustaining severe injury.
- A well-known celebrity was arrested for drunk driving in the night.
- A person and his colleague were hit by a drunk driver on the road as they were coming to the room; both were declared dead on the spot.
- A policeman was arrested and fined nearly Rs 1.5 lakh for drunk driving during a celebration night.
- Five rich youths in a German car collided with a tree at a speed of 150 km/h on Puri Konark Marine Drive at night; all were declared dead.
- A bike rider and his friend were returning from a friend’s marriage under the influence of alcohol when they fell into a ditch and died.
- A woman, intoxicated, was creating a dangerous situation on the road while crossing.
- A truck driver was driving his truck under the influence of alcohol at a roadside Dhaba and caused a hit-and-run at a traffic-controlled intersection, killing three people and injuring many others.
These examples reflect the common occurrence of drink and drive incidents in India. Despite the frequency of accidents and road deaths, the problem persists. Why is this happening?
Why do drivers and riders lose their lives?
The Result of Drunk Driving: Drunk and driving is a serious concern on Indian roads, resulting road accidents, injuries, and fatalities each and every year. Consuming alcohol driving is a cause of poor judgment, decreases the reaction times, reduces coordination, and increases the dangerous driving behaviors on road.
- Approximately 12,000 of road accidents in the year 2021 and more than 4,000 fatalities, due to Drink & Drive.
- The number of drunken driving accidents cases increase during the weekends, holidays, festivals, and late-night hours.
- Around 6 to 7% of the total road accidents in India are due to influence of Alcohol.
Penalties for Drink & Drive in India:
- Non-bail imprisonment for up to 6 months
- Fines from Rs 10,000 to Rs25,000
- License suspension up to 6 months
Drink and drive increases the risk of road accidents, grievous injuries, and fatalities to both drivers and other road users.
Common Causes of Drunk Driving:
- Cultural factors
- Lack of awareness
- Inadequate enforcement
Drunk driving is a major concern in India. Every life is precious, stop drunk & driving
Drive Safe and Stay Safe!
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