How to deal with drunk driving in Japan
In recent years, the problem of drunk driving has attracted much attention around the world. As a country with strict rule of law, Japan has adopted severe penalties for drunk driving. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to introduce in detail the handling of drunk driving in Japan, and display relevant legal terms and penalty standards through structured data.
1. Legal definition of drunk driving in Japan
According to Japan's Road Traffic Law, drunk driving is divided into two types: "drunk driving" and "drunk driving". The specific definition is as follows:
| Type | blood alcohol concentration | legal definition |
|---|---|---|
| Drunk driving | 0.15mg/L or more | The driver's blood alcohol concentration reaches or exceeds 0.15mg/L |
| drunk driving | 0.25mg/L or more | The driver's blood alcohol concentration reaches or exceeds 0.25mg/L, or significantly affects driving ability |
2. Punishment measures for drunk driving in Japan
Penalties for drunk driving in Japan are very severe, not only for the driver himself, but also for co-passengers, vehicle providers and alcohol providers. The following are the specific penalty standards:
| Punishment object | Punishment content | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| drunk driver | Imprisonment of not more than 3 years or fine of not more than 500,000 yen | Article 65 of the Road Traffic Law |
| drunk driver | Imprisonment of not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than 1 million yen | Article 117 of the Road Traffic Law |
| fellow passengers | Imprisonment of not more than 3 years or fine of not more than 500,000 yen | Road Traffic Act Article 117-2 |
| vehicle provider | Imprisonment of not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than 1 million yen | Road Traffic Act Article 117-3 |
| alcohol supplier | Imprisonment of not more than 3 years or fine of not more than 500,000 yen | Road Traffic Act Article 117-4 |
3. The social impact of drunk driving in Japan
Drunk driving is regarded as an extremely serious crime in Japanese society. It will not only be subject to legal sanctions, but will also have a serious impact on personal credit and social reputation. The following are possible social consequences of drunk driving:
1.Driver's license revoked: A drunk driver will have his driver's license revoked and will not be allowed to retake it within a certain period of time.
2.Difficulties in finding a job: A drunk driving record will be recorded in personal files, affecting job search and career development.
3.social condemnation: Drunk drivers will face media exposure and strong condemnation from public opinion.
4. Recent hot cases of drunk driving in Japan
In the past 10 days, Japanese media exposed multiple drunk driving cases, triggering widespread discussion. The following are two typical cases:
| case | Details | Penalty result |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo drunk driving accident case | A drunk driver hit a pedestrian and his blood alcohol concentration reached 0.3mg/L | Sentenced to 4 years in prison and compensated 5 million yen to the victim |
| Osaka drunk driving escape case | A drunk driver was caught in a hit-and-run accident and was later caught by the police | Sentenced to 5 years in prison and suspended driver's license for life |
5. How to avoid drunk driving
In order to avoid drunk driving and its serious consequences, Japanese society advocates the following practices:
1.Use a chauffeur service: Major cities in Japan provide convenient driving services at reasonable fees.
2.public transport: Japan has a well-developed public transportation system, with trams and buses also operating at night.
3.alcohol test: Some restaurants and bars provide free breathalyzers for customers to use.
Conclusion
Japan's zero-tolerance attitude towards drunk driving and severe penalties have effectively reduced the occurrence of drunk driving accidents. I hope that through the introduction of this article, more people can be reminded to realize the dangers of drunk driving, consciously abide by traffic laws, and jointly maintain road traffic safety.
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