FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATI;.,. , 
Senate Bill No. ~ 683 
'11 
FEB -9 P 4 :59 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II, section 5 of the Constitution provides that "the maintenance of peace 
and order, the protection of life, liberty, and prop~rty, and the promotion of the general 
welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy." 
Vehicular accident is one of the leading causes of deaths in the Philippines. In 
fact, newspapers, televisions and radios, most 'often than not, contain reports of 
vehicular accidents. Philippine statistics show that there has been an increase of 6.2 
percent in 2009 in alcohol-related accidents nationwide resulting to death, physical 
injuries, and damage of properties. 
Studies show that "driving while either intoxicated or drunk is dangerous and 
drivers with high blood alcohol content or concentration (BAC) are at greatly increased 
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risk of car accidents, highway injuries and vehicu,I,ar deaths", In fact, the World Health 
Organization had confirmed that alcohol intake results in "impairment which increases 
the likelihood of a crash since it produces poor judgment, decreased reaction time, 
lower vigilance and decreases visual acuity". 
It should be noted, however, that every injury, death or damage to property 
caused by drunk driving is totally preventable. With the efforts of the government to 
provide good roads and signage, allocating billions of pesos every year from its scarce 
budget to maintain safety in the road, the same should be complimented by measures 
to reduce human error as a factor of vehicular' accident. To date, alcohol-impaired 
driving remains a serious national problem that tragically often heard in many vehicular 
accidents. 
This bill seeks to define as a crime the mere driving of motor vehicle under the 
influence of alcohol/liquor with the end view that every driver shall realize his/her 
inherent responsibility to ensure full advantage of his faculties while driving a motor 
vehicle. 
Earnest approval of this bill is hereby reque:;ted. 
FERDINA D R. ~ARCOS, JR. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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'11 
FEB -9 P 4 :59 
Senate Bill No. 26·83 
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR. 
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AN ACT 
PENALIZING PERSONS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House ofjepresentatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Driving Under the 
Influence of Alcohol (DUIA) Act of 2011 ". 
SECTION 2. Policy. - It is hereby declared. the policy of the State to protect its 
people from hazards brought about by accidents resulting from driving under the 
influence of alcohol and similar intoxicating substances. 
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. - For purp'oses of this Act: 
(a) Alcohol refers to alcoholic beverages classified into beer, wine and spirit 
consumption of which produces intoxication; 
(b) Breathalyzer refers to a kind of equipment which can determine the blood 
alcohol concentration level of a person through one's breath; 
(c) Chemical tests refer to breath, urine or blood test to determine the blood 
alCOhol concentration level; 
(d) Driving; under the influence of alcohol refers to the act of operating a motor 
vehicle while intoxicated with alcohol by reason of which the driver's mental 
and motor skills are impaired, 
or~. when the driver's blood alcohol 
concentration level is zero point zero six.(0.06) or more; 
(e) Field sobriety tests refer to standardIzed tests to assess and determine 
intOXication, including the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the wall-and-turn and 
the one-leg stand; and 
(f) Motor vehicle refers to anything that carries people or goods powered by a 
motor or engine. 
SECTION 4. Driver's Education. - Every' applicant for a driver's license shall 
complete a course of instruction that provides information on driving and safety matters, 
including the effects of consumption of alcoholic 8everages on the ability of a person to 
operate a motor vehicle; the hazards of driving under the influence of alcohol; and the 
penalties attached for violation thereof. 


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The driver's license test shall include written questions concerning the effects of 
consumption of alcoholic beverages, the ability of a person to operate a motor vehicle 
and the legal and pecuniary consequences resulting from violation of this Act. 
SECTION 6. Punishable Act.- It shall be unl?wful for any person to drive a motor 
vehicle under the influence of alcohol. A law enforcement officer who has probable 
cause to believe that a driver is driving under the influence of alcohol by apparent 
indications and manifestations, including erratic driving, poor coordination or the 
presence of the smell of alcohol, may conduct field sobriety tests. If the driver fails in 
the sobriety tests, it shall be the duty of the law enforcement officer to determine his 
blood alcohol concentration level through the use of breathalyzer. 
SECTION 6. Penalties. - Without prejudice to criminal prosecution for violation 
of the Revised Penal Code or other special laws, ~henever applicable, a driver found to 
have been driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated, as provided for in the immediately 
preceding section, shall be penalized as follows: 
(a) For the first offense - a fine of Five thbusand pesos (Php5,OOO.OO) and (2) 
months suspension of driver's license; 
(b) For the second offense - a fine of Six thousand pesos (Php6,OOO.00) and 
three (3) months suspension of driver's; 
(c) For the third offense - a fine of Seven thousand pesos (Php7,000.00) and six 
(6) months suspension of driver's license; and 
(d) For the succeeding offenses - a fine!' of Seven Thousand pesos (Php 7, 
000.00) and automatic revocation of driver's' license . 
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Within the period of suspension, the offender shall be required to render 
community service for a period of one (1) month. No driver's license shall be returned 
unless this requirement is complied with. 
SECTION 7. Mandatory Alcohol Testing' of Drivers Involved In Fatal Motor 
Vehicular Accidents - All drivers of motor vehicles involved in vehicular accidents 
resulting to loss of lives or physical injuries of serious nature shall be subjected to 
chemical tests to determine the presence and/or concentration of alcohol. Implementing 
guidelines for said tests shall be undertaken by the Land Transportation Office (L TO), 
the Philippine National Police (PNP), Department 'Of Health (DOH), and other agencies 
with related functions. 
SECTION 8. Separability Clause - if, for ar;)y reason, any part or provision of this 
Act is declared invalid, such declaration shall not affect the other provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause - The provisions of Laws, Decrees, executive 
orders, ordinances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 10. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (16) days following the 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved,