The law states that it shall be unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs and/or other similar substances. Tests to be done to determine driver’s intoxication and use of dangerous drugs include the Alcohol Breath Analyzer (ABA) Test and Mandatory Drug Testing.
If a driver is found to have been driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs and/or other similar substances, penalties shall include the following:
If the violation did not result in physical injuries or homicide – Twenty thousand pesos (Php 20,000.00) to eighty thousand pesos (Php 80,000.00) fine and three (3) months’ imprisonment
If the violation resulted in physical injuries – The penalty provided in Article 263 of the Revised Penal Code or the penalty provided in the next preceding paragraph whichever is higher and a one hundred thousand pesos (Php 100,000.00) to two hundred thousand pesos (Php 200,000.00) shall be imposed
If the violation has resulted in homicide – A penalty provided in Article 249 of the Revised Penal Code and a fine ranging from three hundred thousand pesos (Php 300,000.00) to five hundred thousand pesos (Php 500,000.00) shall be imposed
FOR NON-PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS
1st Conviction – Confiscation and suspension of license for a 12-month period
2nd Conviction – Revocation of license
FOR PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS
1st Conviction – Confiscation and perpetual revocation of license
