Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT IMPOSING STIFFER PENALTIES TO PERSONS CAUGHT DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL/LIQUOR OR PROHIBITED DRUGS
Congress Author
Date filed
March 10, 2003
Scope
Urgent Bill
No

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. House Bill No. 5833, 12th Congress of the Republic
FULL TITLE : AN ACT IMPOSING STIFFER PENALTIES TO PERSONS CAUGHT DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL/LIQUOR OR PROHIBITED DRUGS
ABSTRACT : "Deadly Driver Reduction Act of 2003." The measure provides stiffer penalties to a person caught driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/liquor or prohibited drugs. The penalties provided in the bill are: > A (1) For the first offense - prision correctional in its minimum period (six months and one day to two years) and a fine of PhP20,00 at the discretion of the court with the suspension of the offender's license for six months after serving the sentence; (2) For the second offense - prision correctional on it medium term (two years and one day to four years) and a fine of PhP40,000 with the suspension of the offender's license for one year after serving the sentence; and (3) For the third offense - prision correctional inn its maximum term (four years and one day to six years) and a fine of PhP80,000 with the permanent suspension of the offender's license after serving the sentence. B. In the event of physical injuries and/or death: (1) physical injuries - prision m
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : CHUNGALAO, SOLOMON R.
DATE FILED : 2003-03-10
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Clarete (062 ) 2. Tulagan (062 )
ADMINISTRATION BILL? No
URGENT BILL? No
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ON 2003-03-17

Abstract

"Deadly Driver Reduction Act of 2003." The measure provides stiffer penalties to a person caught driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/liquor or prohibited drugs. The penalties provided in the bill are: > A (1) For the first offense - prision correctional in its minimum period (six months and one day to two years) and a fine of PhP20,00 at the discretion of the court with the suspension of the offender's license for six months after serving the sentence; (2) For the second offense - prision correctional on it medium term (two years and one day to four years) and a fine of PhP40,000 with the suspension of the offender's license for one year after serving the sentence; and (3) For the third offense - prision correctional inn its maximum term (four years and one day to six years) and a fine of PhP80,000 with the permanent suspension of the offender's license after serving the sentence. B. In the event of physical injuries and/or death: (1) physical injuries - prision m

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