Section 185 of MVA : Section 185: Driving By A Drunken Person Or By A Person Under The Influence Of Drugs

Explanation using Example

Imagine John decides to go out with his friends for a party. After consuming several drinks, he believes he's still capable of driving and decides to drive home. On the way, he is stopped at a police checkpoint. The officers suspect he's been drinking, so they administer a breath analyser test. The test reveals that John has 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, which is above the legal limit of 30 mg. According to Section 185 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, John is now liable for punishment. Since this is his first offence, he could face up to six months in prison, a fine of ten thousand rupees, or both.