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Do you often hear the news that someone has been caught drunk driving, fined or detained by the traffic police because he ate a few lychees or oranges? Do you think this is too unfair, how can these fruits make people drunk and drive? In fact, these fruits do contain a certain amount of alcohol, but we usually don't pay much attention to it.
However, from March 1 next year, there will be a major change in the detection standards for drunk driving, and these fruits may become a nuisance for you. Why? Let's take a look.
1. What is the new standard for drunk driving?
According to the national standard of "Test of Ethanol, Methanol, N-Propanol, Acetone, Isopropanol and N-Butanol in Blood and Urine" (GB/T 42430-2023) issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation, the judgment standard for drunk driving will be reduced from the current blood ethanol content greater than or equal to 50 mg/100 ml to 20 mg/100 ml.
In other words, as long as the driver's blood ethanol content exceeds 20 mg/100 ml, it is an offence. The standard for drunk driving remains the same, and it is still a crime to have an ethanol content greater than or equal to 80 mg/100 ml in the blood.
In addition, the new standard specifies two detection methods, namely gas chromatography and electrochemical sensor method. Gas chromatography is a laboratory test method that can detect a variety of alcohols and acetone in blood and urine, and is suitable for scenarios such as alcoholism, death testing, medical emergency testing, and scientific research.
The electrochemical sensor method is an on-site detection method that can quickly detect ethanol levels in blood and breath, and is suitable for scenarios such as traffic law enforcement.
The new standard also adjusts the conversion factor between the amount of ethanol in the blood and the amount of ethanol in the breath from 2100 to 2300. The new standard will be implemented from March 1, 2024, when the detection and punishment of drunk driving will be more stringent and accurate.
2. What is the impact of the new DUI standard?
The introduction of the new standard for drunk driving is undoubtedly a powerful blow to drunk driving and a guarantee for public safety.
Drunk driving is one of the important causes of traffic accidents, and countless lives and property are lost due to drunk driving every year. According to the statistics of the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, from January to November 2023, a total of 1.548 million drunk driving cases were investigated and dealt with across the country, a year-on-year decrease of 13.8%, of which 59,000 were drunk driving cases, a year-on-year decrease of 12.6%.
Although the number of drunk driving cases is on the decline, there are still great hidden dangers and risks.
The implementation of the new drunk driving standard will improve the detection efficiency and accuracy of drunk driving, reduce the possibility of misjudgment and missed judgment, and enhance the deterrent and punishment power of drunk driving, thereby effectively reducing the incidence and degree of harm of drunk driving.
At the same time, the new standard for drunk driving will also improve the public's legal awareness and safety awareness, and promote the formation of civilized driving and healthy life.
3. What are the requirements for fruits in the new drunk driving standard?
The requirements of the new standard for drunk driving on fruits are actually the requirements for drivers. Drivers should pay attention to their diet and avoid foods containing alcohol, especially some fruits, before driving. Because some fruits contain less alcohol, it may also cause the driver's blood ethanol level to exceed the limit of the new standard, so it is judged to be drunk driving.
So, which fruits contain alcohol? Here are some common alcoholic fruits.
1. Lychee
Lychee contains a substance called malic acid, which can be converted into ethanol when the fruit is ripe. According to the Shenzhen traffic police test, after eating several lychees in one go, a breath alcohol test was immediately carried out, and the result was 30mg/100ml, which did meet the standard of drunk driving, but after 10 minutes, the "drunk driving" state was easily lifted, which is often called "fake drunk driving".
2, Orange
Oranges contain a substance called citric acid, which can also be converted into ethanol when the fruit is ripe. According to netizens, after eating two oranges, he was found to be drunk driving by the traffic police, and the ethanol content in the blood was 25mg/100ml, although it did not exceed the old standard of 50mg/100ml, but it has exceeded the new standard of 20mg/100ml.
3. Watermelon
Watermelon contains a substance called glucose, which can also be converted into ethanol when the fruit is ripe. According to netizens, after eating half a watermelon, he was found to be drunk driving by the traffic police, and the ethanol content in the blood was 22mg/100ml, which also exceeded the new standard of 20mg/100ml.
4. Other fruits
In addition to the above three fruits, there are also some fruits that also contain alcohol, such as bananas, pineapples, etc., but the content is different, some more and some less.
These fruits will produce a certain amount of alcohol when they are ripe or overripe, and if you eat these fruits and drive immediately, you may be detected as drunk driving, because the alcohol in these fruits has not been metabolized by the human body.
However, if you wait for a while before driving, the alcohol in these fruits will be metabolized by the body and will not affect the test results of drunk driving. So, after eating these fruits, it's best to wait for a while before driving, or test yourself with a breathalyzer before driving to see if you meet the criteria for drunk driving.
4. How to comply with the new standards for drunk driving?
The implementation of the new standard for drunk driving has put forward higher requirements for drivers and provided us with an opportunity to re-examine our driving Xi and lifestyle.
Drunk driving is not only a violation of the law, but also an irresponsible behavior, which endangers not only one's own life and property, but also the life and property of others, and may even cause irreparable consequences. So, how do we comply with the new DUI standards? Here are some suggestions.
Don't drink, don't drive. This is the most basic principle and the most effective method. If you're going to drive, don't drink, and if you're going to drink, don't drive. No matter how much alcohol you drink, no matter how sober you feel, no matter how anxious you are, don't risk driving because you could pay a heavy price.
Don't eat alcohol-based food and don't drive. This is a requirement of the new standard and a precautionary measure. If you're going to drive, don't eat foods that contain alcohol, especially some fruits, as they can get you mistaken for drunk driving and get you in trouble.
If you accidentally eat food that contains alcohol, wait a while before driving, or test yourself with a breathalyzer before driving to see if you meet the criteria for drunk driving.
Don't drive, don't drink. It's a healthy choice and a civilized attitude. If you don't drive, don't drink alcohol because alcohol has many adverse effects on human health, such as damaging the liver, nervous system, cardiovascular system, etc., increasing the risk of disease.
Moreover, drinking alcohol can also affect your emotions and judgment, making you engage in irrational behaviors, such as fighting, making trouble, harassment, etc., damaging your image and reputation. Therefore, not driving and not drinking is a kind of respect and responsibility for yourself and others.
5. What are the fines and criminal liability under the new standard?
Drinking and driving refers to driving with a blood ethanol content greater than or equal to 20 mg/100 ml and less than 80 mg/100 ml. The motor vehicle driver's license shall be suspended for six months and a fine of not less than 1,000 yuan but not more than 2,000 yuan. If he drinks and drives again, he shall be detained for not more than 10 days, fined not less than 1,000 yuan but not more than 2,000 yuan, and have his motor vehicle driver's license revoked.
If he drives a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, he shall be detained for 15 days, fined 5,000 yuan, have his motor vehicle driver's license revoked, and shall not re-obtain a motor vehicle driver's license for five years.
Drunk driving refers to driving with a blood ethanol level greater than or equal to 80 mg/100 ml. The traffic management department of the public security organ shall restrain the motor vehicle until it sobers up, revoke the motor vehicle driver's license, and investigate criminal responsibility in accordance with the law; it is not allowed to re-obtain a motor vehicle driver's license within five years.
If you drive a commercial motor vehicle while intoxicated, you may not re-obtain a motor vehicle driver's license for 10 years, and after re-obtaining a motor vehicle driver's license, you are not allowed to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
If a major traffic accident occurs while intoxicated, and a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated in accordance with the law, and the motor vehicle driver's license shall be revoked by the traffic management department of the public security organ, and the motor vehicle driver's license shall not be re-obtained for life.
epilogue
The introduction of the new standard for drunk driving is a severe crackdown on drunk driving by the state, and it is also a powerful guarantee for public safety. The implementation of the new standard for drunk driving will make our roads safer and our lives more civilized. Complying with the new standard of drunk driving requires our joint efforts.
Are you ready for the new standard of drunk driving? Are you willing to work with me to be a civilized driver and a healthy person? Please leave your answer in the comment area.