Driving while under the influence of liquor or narcotic drug.
Section 53
SEC. 53. Driving while under the influence of liquor or narcotic drug.—No person shall drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor or narcotic drug.
RA 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code) Section 53
Other provisions in CHAPTER IV—TRAFFIC RULES
- Section 45: Turning at intersections.
- Section 46: Parking prohibited in specified places.
- Section 47: Parked vehicle.
- Section 48: Reckless driving.
- Section 49: Right of way for police and other emergency vehicles.
- Section 50: Tampering with vehicles.
- Section 51: Hitching to a vehicle.
- Section 52: Driving or parking on sidewalk.
- Section 54: Obstruction of traffic.
- Section 55: Duty of driver in case of accident.
CitationRA 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code) Section 53 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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