Higher penalties were introduced, including fines from ?2,000 to ?10,000 and imprisonment from 6 months to 4 years. Different penalties are assessed depending on the blood alcohol content at the time of the offence.
Alcohol Level Fines penalties and Jail
150 mg or above per 100 ml blood
First time offence charged Rs.5000 and 2 years imprisonment. Repeated
offence within 3 years Rs.10000 fine plus 4 years jail.
60 to 150 mg per 100 ml blood 1 year imprisonment and/or Rs.4000 fine. Second and repeated offence
attracts 3 years jail and/or Rs.8000 fine.
30 to 60 mg alcohol per 100 ml blood Rs.2000 or/and 6 months jail.
30 mg or lower per 100 ml Offence is not considered at this level of alcohol in blood.