Question & AnswerQ&A (KRI REVENUE REGULATION NO. 16-93)
The short title is the "Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013."
The policy is to ensure road safety by penalizing driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs, and similar substances, and promoting responsible and ethical driving standards.
It refers to operating a motor vehicle while the driver's blood alcohol concentration reaches the intoxication level as established by the DOH, NAPOLCOM, and DOTC after a breath analyzer test.
Breath, saliva, urine or blood tests to determine blood alcohol concentration and/or presence of dangerous drugs and similar substances.
They must complete a course on safe driving, including the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving ability, and answer related questions during the driver's license written examination.
Three months imprisonment and a fine ranging from Php 20,000 to Php 80,000.
For nonprofessional drivers, the license is confiscated and suspended for 12 months for the first conviction and revoked permanently for the second. For professional drivers, the license is confiscated and permanently revoked upon the first conviction.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) may deputize traffic enforcement officers of the PNP, MMDA, and LGUs.
Conduct field sobriety tests and, if the driver fails, implement mandatory chemical testing such as breath analyzer or drug screening and confirmatory tests.
Confiscation and automatic revocation of the driver's license, in addition to other penalties provided in the law.
The owner and/or operator of the vehicle shall be held directly and principally liable unless they prove extraordinary diligence in selecting and supervising drivers.
To conduct an information, education, and communication campaign to achieve the law's objectives within one month of promulgation of the implementing rules.
They must undergo chemical tests, including drug screening and confirmatory tests, to detect the presence of alcohol or dangerous drugs.
The LTO and PNP must acquire sufficient breath analyzers and drug-testing kits within four months, prioritizing high accident areas, funded from the Special Road Safety Fund and the General Appropriations Act.
It takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or two national newspapers of general circulation.