1. What is the Penalty for drunk driving in India?

Ans: As per the New Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, the drunk driving penalty in India is INR 10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to six months for the first offence. For consecutive offences, the penalty is INR 15,000 and/or imprisonment of up to two years.

2. What is drink and drive according to the Indian Penal Court?

Ans: According to the Indian Penal Court (IPC) Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, an individual driving a vehicle under the influence of alcoholic substances (above the prescribed limit), will be held guilty for the same.

3. What is the alcohol limit for drinking and driving?

Ans: The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.03% or 30 mg in 100 ml blood.

4. What is the penalty for drunk driving in India?

Ans: As per the New Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, the drunk driving penalty in India or Section 185 of Motor Vehicle Act fine is ₹10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to six months for the first offence. For consecutive offences, the penalty is ₹15,000 and/or imprisonment of up to two years.

5. What is the legal drinking age in India?

Ans: The legal drinking age in India varies between 18 to 25 years.

6. In which states of India alcohol consumption is completely banned?

Ans: Alcohol consumption is banned completely in Gujarat, Bihar, Manipur, Nagaland, and the union territory of Lakshadweep.