In Ningbo, a man drank half a jin of baijiu, ignored his girlfriend’s pleas not to drive, and crashed into parking facilities before falling asleep. He faces criminal detention.

Social Context

Drunk driving carries mandatory criminal prosecution in China under ‘Criminal Law’ Article 133-1, with blood alcohol concentration ≥80 mg/100ml triggering detention and license revocation. Courts apply ‘zero tolerance’ for repeat offenses, and recent rulings include mandatory alcohol education for first-time offenders before sentencing.

Safety Tip

Designate sober drivers or use licensed ride-hailing apps with alcohol-detection features; store car keys separately from wallets to reduce impulsive access.