Simple & Easy Law Info

Simple & Easy Law Info

Traffic and Driving

What penalties apply to a person who has injured another person in a drunk driving accident? www.easylaw.go.kr Easy to Find, Practical Law Logo


 


While intoxicated, no one shall drive any motor vehicle, etc.


 


Q. What happens if a person refuses a breath test required by a police officer?


 


A. Refusing a breath test required by a police officer is a punishable offense. Any person who refuses a breath test required by a police officer may have his/her driver's license revoked, and is punishable by imprisonment with labor for not less than 1 year but not more than 5 years or by a fine not less than 5 million won but not exceeding 20 million won.


 


Q. Do the penalties vary according to blood alcohol content?


 


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PENALTY! Aggravated penalties apply if a person is injured by drunk driving. Any person who causes injury to any other person by driving a motor vehicle (including a motorcycle) under the influence of alcohol shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not less than one year but not more than 15 years or by a fine of not less than 10 million won but not more than 30 million won, and a person who causes death of any other person by doing the same shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for an indefinite term or not less than three years.


 


For detailed legal information, please refer to 「Traffic/Driving」 in easylaw.go.kr


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