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The Effects of Blood Alcohol Levels on Symptoms and Legal Implications of Drunk Driving

Blood alcohol level related to symptoms of drinking

1. If the blood alcohol level 30 milligrams percent Or drink 4 glasses of alcohol, 1 cap per glass > you will feel jolly. Have fun

2. If the blood alcohol level 50 milligrams percent Or drink 6 glasses of alcohol, 1 cap per glass > it will cause the control of movement to be impaired. cannot be controlled as well as normal

3. If the blood alcohol level 100 milligrams percent Or drink 12 glasses of alcohol, 2 caps per glass > you will have symptoms of not walking straight.

4. If the blood alcohol levelMore than 200 mg percent Or drink 24 glasses of alcohol, 2 caps per glass > you will feel confused.

5. If the blood alcohol levelMore than 300 mg percent > There will be symptoms of drowsiness, confusion, and lethargy.

6. If the blood alcohol levelMore than 400 milligrams per cent > will cause fainting and may be deadly

Normally, 1 glass of beer has a size of 285 milliliters and has an alcohol level of 5%. If you drink 3 glasses of beer, your body will still not lose function. There is still a feeling of relaxation and fun, but if the level of drinking increases to the 9th glass, the body will respond more slowly. It begins to have a negative effect on self-control.

If you continue drinking up to 13 glasses, you will feel drowsy. Symptoms of drunkenness, fatigue, and vomiting may occur. But whenever the body receives up to 17 glasses of beer, it results in hormonal balance. Changes in neurotransmitters occur. It causes loss of control, blurred vision, and unclear hearing. The body will respond more slowly. Decide more slowly

Initial self-assessment from physical symptoms

  • Touch your nose Extend your arms forward and point your fingers out. Then, without opening your eyes, bend your elbow and touch your finger to the tip of your nose. If you can’t touch the tip of your nose It shows that he is probably in a state of alcohol intoxication.
  • Walk and turn Stand upright and walk alternating feet with heels close to toes. Go in a straight line for 9 steps forward, then turn with one foot, then walk alternating feet heel-to-toe for another 9 steps. If unable to walk with heel-to-toe Having to use your arms to support you or falling over, indicating that you are probably under the influence of alcohol.
  • stand on one leg Stand up straight, lift one leg 15 cm off the floor. Start counting “1000, 1001, 1002… until 30 seconds have elapsed. If you stagger, put your foot down, tiptoe, or use your arms to balance. It shows that he is probably in a state of alcohol intoxication.

How much you drink is called “drunk.”

Medically, “drunk” or “not sober” is measured by the amount of alcohol in the blood. This can be measured in many ways, such as blowing or a blood test to determine alcohol levels. Normally, alcohol in our blood is 0 because it is something that does not exist in the body. But when we start drinking alcohol The alcohol level will gradually increase.

According to Ministerial Regulation No. 21, B.E. 2007, issued in the Land Traffic Act B.E. 2522, it states that If the blood alcohol content exceeds 50 milligrams percent, it is considered drunk.

Except for drivers in the following 4 cases, if their blood alcohol content exceeds 20 milligrams percent, they are considered drunk. is

  • Drivers under 20 years of age
  • Drivers with a temporary driver’s license (Driver’s license valid for 2 years)
  • Drivers with other types of driver’s licenses which cannot be used interchangeably
  • Drivers whose licenses have been canceled or is in the process of having their driver’s license suspended

If the alcohol content in the blood exceeds 50 milligrams per cent. In cases where a person has a lifetime driver’s license or a 5-year driver’s license and is over 20 years old, it is considered drunk driving.

If you blow on alcohol and find that The amount exceeding the limit in both cases is considered drunk driving. Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine from 5,000-20,000 baht, or both. and have the court order the suspension of that person’s driver’s license for a period of not less than 6 months or revoke the driver’s license According to the Land Traffic Act B.E. 2522 and the amended Section 160 ter.

In cases where alcohol is not consumed, legally it is considered drunk driving and is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine from 5,000-20,000 baht, or both. and has been ordered by the court to suspend the driver’s license for not less than 6 months or revoke the driver’s license

For the penalty of drunk driving Whether it is the case of blowing alcohol and exceeding the limit or an accident causing injury or death to others. According to the Road Traffic Act, B.E. 2522 and the amendments, Section 160 ter stipulates that drivers who drive while under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants are as follows:

drunk driving Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine from 5,000-20,000 baht, or both. and have the court order the suspension of that person’s driver’s license for a period of not less than 6 months or revoke the driver’s license

Drunk driving causes physical or mental harm to others. The offender is punishable by imprisonment ranging from 1-5 years and a fine ranging from 20,000-100,000 baht and the court will order the suspension of that person’s driver’s license for a period of not less than 1 year or revoke the driver’s license.

Drunk driving causes serious harm to others. The offender is punishable by imprisonment from 2-6 years and a fine from 40,000-120,000 baht and the court will order the suspension of that person’s driver’s license for a period of not less than 2 years or revoke the driver’s license.

Drunk driving causes the death of another person. The offender is punishable by imprisonment ranging from 3-10 years and a fine ranging from 60,000-200,000 baht and have the court revoke the driver’s license

Drivers who are repeat drunk driving offenders The first offense is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine from 5,000 – 20,000 baht, or both. If the offense is repeated within 2 years from the date of the first offense Increase the penalty rate to imprisonment for no more than 2 years and a fine from 50,000 – 100,000 baht and allow the court to order the suspension of the person’s driver’s license for a period of not less than 1 year or revoke the driver’s license. According to the Land Traffic Act B.E. 2522 and the amendments, Section 160 ter/1, Section 160 ter/2 and Section 160 ter/3

(Information from the Land Traffic Act B.E. 2522 and the amendments, Section 43, Section 160, Ministerial Regulation No. 21 (2017), Section 3 (1))

“Drunk driving” and causing an accident Can I make a claim on car insurance?

This matter must be divided into 2 answers because car insurance includes both the Car Act and voluntary car insurance (Class 1 insurance, Class 2+ insurance, and Class 3+ insurance). Each type has conditions for protection. different Which if asked about drunk driving Does car insurance pay? Can I make a claim on car insurance? which can be enumerated as follows

Drunk driving, does the “Car Act” cover it? Do you pay for damages?

No matter what accident occurs, the duty of the Car Insurance Act is to protect the car insured and the other party. without proving right or wrong which is paid as compensation for medical expenses in order to receive timely treatment But for damages incurred to the insured’s car, the Motor Vehicle Act will not cover it.

Drunk driving: Does “car insurance” pay? Who does it protect?

If the blood alcohol content is not more than 50 milligrams per cent. Car insurance covers both the insured and the injured party. If the blood alcohol level exceeds 50 milligrams per cent. Car insurance will not protect the insured. Even if you buy first class car insurance with the highest premium. But it covers the damaged party according to the conditions of the purchased car insurance. The insurance company will pursue all damages from the insured to compensate the next victims as well.

…lastly May everyone drive home safely. “Don’t drink, don’t drink and drive.” Have a fun and happy New Year.

2023-12-22 10:10:00

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