In the early morning hours of January 2, 2026, traffic officers in Yichun, Jiangxi Province, apprehended a foreign national for drunk driving during a targeted nighttime crackdown on impaired driving — reaffirming China’s firm zero-tolerance policy against driving under the influence.
At approximately 3:00 a.m., officers from the Yuanzhou District First Traffic Police Brigade of the Yichun Public Security Bureau were carrying out a specialized anti-DUI operation. While patrolling near the entrance of Yichun South Road in the Meiguo Lao area, they noticed a black sedan drifting unpredictably across lanes. Alarmed by the driver’s erratic behavior, police promptly pulled the vehicle over to conduct an inspection.
A roadside breathalyzer test revealed that the driver had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 69 mg per 100 milliliters — exceeding the legal limit for driving after consuming alcohol in China. Upon further investigation, authorities identified the motorist as a Russian national surnamed Luo, who is employed in Yichun and holds a valid Chinese mainland C2 driver’s license. The car was registered locally under the license plate Gan C6U*.
Faced with clear evidence, Luo confessed to having consumed alcohol prior to getting behind the wheel and signed the official acknowledgment of the infraction on the spot. Law enforcement officials then issued him an administrative detention notice in line with regulations and directed him to appear at the Yuanzhou First Traffic Police Brigade within 15 days for follow-up procedures.
Chinese traffic authorities continue to emphasize that “drunk driving is an absolute red line — one that must never be crossed.” Regardless of nationality, all drivers are subject to the same laws. In China, even a single alcoholic beverage can lead to severe consequences, including suspension of one’s driver’s license, loss of employment, or imprisonment. Impaired driving remains one of the major contributors to fatal road accidents. This incident stands as a stark warning: do not challenge the law or put lives at risk — never drink and drive.
