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The Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1983

( Ordinance NO. LV OF 1983 )

Chapter X

OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE

Driving while under the influence of drink or drug
1[144. Whoever while driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle is under the influence of drink or drug to such extent as to be incapable of exercising proper control over the vehicle, shall be punishable for a first offence with imprisonment which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand Taka, or with both, and for a subsequent offence with imprisonment which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand Taka, or with both and his driving licence shall be suspended for a specified period.]

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    Section 144 was substituted by section 22 of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 1990 (Act No. XIX of 1990)
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