Republic Act No. 10586 or the "Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013”.


Driving a vehicle while drunk ang drugged is very dangerous. It could destroy a life. Republic Act number 10586 says that if a driver is found to have been driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, they shall be penalized with three (3) to twelve (12) months of imprisonment and penalty of 20,000 to 500,000 pesos.

Driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs is never a good idea. In just a blink of an eye, you could get into accident and everything around you could be destroyed. It put lives at stake; not just your life, but also the lives of those who are around you. Also, it could damage properties which you will be needing to compensate. You see, this is where your ignorance and irresponsible attitude could lead you. 

A lot of people gets anxious in the road due to drunk and drugged driving. Many thoughts are running through their minds including the wellness of the drivers. Of course, it is scary when one, even just one, of the drivers of the vehicles around you is drunk. There are a lot of things that could possibly happen.


HEAVIER PENALTIES AND STRICTER RULES FOR VIOLATORS OF THE "ANTI-DRUNK AND DRUGGED ACT OF 2013" ARE BEING PROMOTED.

As the cases of accidents due to drunk and drugged driving continue to count in the Philippines, 2 years ago (2018), heavier penalties for violators of the Republic Act 10586, are being promoted. 

One of the rules that the congress added is the "Field Sobriety Test". The suspected drivers will be tested by doing various tests, and if they failed, they should be subjected to custodial investigation. 

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Republic Act No. 10586 or the "Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013”.

AN ACT PENALIZING PERSONS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DANGEROUS DRUGS, AND SIMILAR SUBSTANCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

This act shall protect everybody from accidents, ensure everybody's safety in the road, and avoid damaging properties.

In 2017, it is said that over one thousand three hundred (1300) accidents occurred here in the Philippines, due to drunk and drugged driving. Imagine how many lives were affected with those number of accidents. That is why everyone should avoid driving when under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. No matter what the reasons are, when you feel like you can not drive, do not force yourself. Not just for your safety but for everyone's safety.



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