Man Fined for Being Drunk in His Own Car in Gurugram
New Delhi: A man in Gurugram was fined Rs 1,000 by the police for being drunk inside his own car, even though he wasn’t the one driving. He shared his experience on Reddit in a post titled, “Drinking and driving in Gurgaon…my car got pulled over by the cops last night.”
What Happened?
According to the man, he was stopped by the police while coming back from a party. He admitted to being “completely sozzled” but clarified that his “personal driver/chauffeur” was the one driving. Despite the driver being checked multiple times and found sober, the police still fined the man Rs 1,000 for being intoxicated as a passenger.
“They asked me if I had been drinking, which was evident and true. They checked the car for any open alcohol (none) as I was returning from a party. They made me shell out 1K, for being drunk,” he wrote.
Public Reaction
The man’s post quickly went viral on Reddit. One user questioned the police action, asking how people are supposed to get back from bars then. Another user sarcastically commented on the incident, implying moral policing by the authorities.
Legal Perspective
According to Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a punishable offense. The law specifically applies to drivers and can lead to imprisonment or hefty fines.
