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Drunk driving

What does drunk driving mean? We explain what drunk driving is and what punishment it brings. Learn the meaning of traffic-related words and terms with our dictionary!

Drunk driving is the traffic offence of driving a car or other motorised vehicle with an unauthorised amount of alcohol or drugs in the blood. When people under the influence of drugs illegally drive a vehicle, it is called drug drunk driving. The penalty for drunk driving is a fine or imprisonment for up to six months, usually the driver's license is also revoked for 12 months.

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