We all are aware how detrimental drunk driving can be, which is why we the government along with various organizations promote the use of cabs when inebriated. -Src
However, in what looks self-perilous act, a new regulation in Kerala prohibits rivers not only from driving while intoxicated but also taking inebriated passengers along.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' latest mission is 'Motor Vehicles driving regulation 2017' - the MVR which has come into effect on June 23. The law bars drivers from carrying drunk passengers and demands all drivers to comply with the law.
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“The driver shall strictly comply with the laws for the time being in force relating to the prohibition on the consumption of alcohol and drugs and smoking, and also ensure compliance there by the other crew, riders and passengers if any,” says rule 5 of the MVR 2017, which describes the duties of drivers and riders.
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According to the law, it is now driver's duty to be informed about the passenger's inebriated state and ensure that he doesn't let anyone board who is drunk. In case they fail to do so, they will be punished
Though the rule has become official, the government is yet to implement it, serving as a relief to all the drivers. It's a fact that Ola and Uber's drivers make the most during the night as most people hail the cab because they're inebria“How to rightly implement the rule still remains as a question. Prohibition of alcohol to fellow passengers is just one section of the new regulation. In the new guidelines, there are more than 40 rules and 500 sub-rules.“ said an MVD official, reports ted. If this rule comes into action, they will lose a lot of business.
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