How to handle drunk driving without a license
In recent years, drunk driving and driving without a license have been the focus of social attention. According to the hot spot data on the entire network in the past 10 days, such illegal activities still occur frequently, and traffic control departments in various places have also increased their investigation and punishment efforts. This article will combine the latest regulations and cases to analyze in detail how drunk driving and driving without a license are handled, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Legal definitions of drunk driving and driving without a license

According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China":
| Illegal behavior | legal definition |
|---|---|
| Drunk driving | Blood alcohol content ≥20mg/100ml but <80mg/100ml |
| Drunk driving | Blood alcohol content ≥80mg/100ml |
| Driving without a license | Driving a motor vehicle without obtaining a motor vehicle driving license or while the driving license has been revoked or suspended |
2. Penalty standards for drunk driving and driving without a license
The following is a comparison table of penalties for the two illegal acts:
| Illegal behavior | administrative penalty | criminal penalties | other consequences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drunk driving | Driving license suspended for 6 months and fined 1,000-2,000 yuan | None | 12 points deducted |
| Drunk driving | Driving license revoked and not allowed to retake the test within 5 years | 1-6 months imprisonment, fine | Constitute the crime of dangerous driving |
| Driving without a license | A fine of 200-2,000 yuan may be imposed and a detention of not more than 15 days may be imposed. | None | If an accident occurs, the punishment will be increased |
| Drunk driving + no license | Fine 2,000-5,000 yuan and detention for 10-15 days | May constitute dangerous driving offense | Risk of lifetime driving ban |
3. Recent hot cases and data analysis
Judging from recent hotly discussed cases on the Internet, traffic accidents caused by drunk driving and unlicensed driving have occurred in many places. For example:
| Case | location | Consequences | Penalty result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drunk driving hits guardrail | Shenzhen, Guangdong | Vehicle damaged, no casualties | 3 months’ detention and a fine of 5,000 yuan |
| Driving without a license and escaping | Hangzhou, Zhejiang | causing minor injuries to 1 person | Detained for 15 days and fined 2,000 yuan |
| Drunk driving + no license | Chengdu, Sichuan | serial rear end | Criminal case filed, lifetime driving ban |
4. How to avoid drunk driving and driving without a license?
1.Consciously abide by the law: Resolutely not drive after drinking alcohol, choose a substitute driver or public transportation.
2.Complete documents: Obtain a legal driving license before going on the road to avoid "lucky mentality".
3.social supervision: If you find that your relatives or friends are driving drunk, you should promptly stop them and call the police if necessary.
5. Summary
Drunk driving and driving without a license not only endanger your own safety, but also pose a threat to social and public safety. With the improvement of laws and regulations and the strengthening of law enforcement, the cost of violating the law has increased significantly. The public needs to fully understand its serious consequences and work together to maintain road traffic safety.
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