Today in China was announced, that from May 1, 2011 in Hainan and in other provinces of China, much tougher penalties for driving vehicle while intoxicated. On May 1 in China to people, detained for driving while intoxicated, will apply a penalty of imprisonment for up to 6 months, a large fine and prohibition of driving for a period up to 5 years. If guilty of drunk driving will be civil servants, then this person could face dismissal from public service (applies to police officers, and employees of all Government ministries and departments of China). More news from the regulatory and law enforcement authorities of Hainan Province can be found here: http://hainanwel.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=32