"0.063? I Won't Drive Today" Noel Reveals 'Unexpected Routine' After Past Drunk Driving Convictions

Chose a Taxi Immediately After Checking Personal Breathalyzer
Driving Prohibited by Law from BAC 0.03%

Noel (real name Jang Yong-jun), the son of the late former lawmaker Jang Je-won and a rapper, has drawn attention by sharing the changes in his daily life after being punished for past drunk driving and refusal to comply with a breathalyzer test. He revealed that after drinking, he now personally calls for a substitute driver and, before going out the next day, checks his condition with a personal alcohol breathalyzer to determine whether he should drive.

Recently, a series of videos featuring Noel, rapper Han Yo-han, and Lim Se-jin have been uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Good Guys.' In one video, after finishing drinks with friends, Noel personally called a substitute driver. He confidently said, "Now I'm a man who even uses a substitute driver." He added, "Everyone, live a proper life. Proper but fun."

In another video, he also showed checking if alcohol from the previous day remained in his system. Preparing to go to an amusement park, Noel said, "These days, I have a routine before I go out," and took out a personal alcohol breathalyzer. He explained, "I bought a car, but my mom is worried. She tells me to be careful even about driving with a hangover." After blowing into the breathalyzer and seeing a reading of '0.063', Noel immediately gave up on driving his own car. He said, "Because it's 0.063, I'll take a taxi instead."

Driving Without a License During Probation... Ultimately Sentenced to Prison for Refusing Breathalyzer Test

Born in 2000, Noel rose to fame through Mnet's 'High School Rapper' in 2017 and later appeared on shows like 'Show Me the Money 6.' However, in September 2019, he caused an accident in Mapo-gu, Seoul, by driving a passenger car under the influence and colliding with a motorcycle. At the time, police measured Noel's blood alcohol concentration at 0.12%, well above the license revocation threshold. After the accident, he reportedly attempted to have an acquaintance testify as if they were driving and also made a false report to the insurance company regarding the actual driver.

Noel was involved in another criminal case in September 2021, while on probation. He was charged with driving a vehicle without a license and causing a collision with another vehicle in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, and for refusing to comply with a breathalyzer test requested by the police officers who arrived at the scene. Yonhap News Agency

At that time, the court found Noel guilty of charges including injury by dangerous driving under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act, instigating harboring of a criminal, and violations of the Special Act on the Prevention of Insurance Fraud. He was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison with a 2-year probation in 2020. Since neither side appealed, the sentence was finalized in June of that year. He was also ordered to complete 40 hours of traffic law compliance lectures. However, while still on probation in September 2021, Noel became involved in another criminal case: He was accused of driving without a license in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, causing a collision with another vehicle, and refusing to comply with a breathalyzer test requested by police officers at the scene. Ultimately, Noel was detained, served his sentence, and was released in October 2022.

If BAC Is '0.063%', It Exceeds the Driving Prohibition Standard... Punishable from 0.03%

However, it is important to be cautious about judging driving ability solely based on the results of a personal breathalyzer like Noel. If you have a hangover or drank heavily the previous day, it is safest to avoid driving regardless of the measured value. In particular, the '0.063' that appeared in the video is a value displayed by a personal breathalyzer, and cannot be regarded as having the same legal effect as an official breathalyzer used by police. It is also necessary to check the device's unit and accuracy.

It is important to be cautious about determining whether you can drive based solely on the results of a personal alcohol tester like Noel. If you have a hangover or consumed a large amount of alcohol the day before, avoiding driving regardless of the measured value is the safest choice. YouTube channel "Good Guys"

According to current Article 44 of the Road Traffic Act, driving is prohibited when blood alcohol concentration is 0.03% or higher, classified as being under the influence. Therefore, a BAC of 0.063% is more than double the legal prohibition standard of 0.03%.

For a blood alcohol concentration from 0.03% to less than 0.08%, a simple case of drunk driving, drivers typically face 100 penalty points and a suspension of their driver's license for about 100 days. If BAC is 0.08% or higher, the license is revoked. Causing a traffic accident resulting in injury while intoxicated or refusing a breathalyzer test can also lead to license revocation.

In addition to these administrative measures, separate criminal penalties are imposed. According to Article 148-2 of the Road Traffic Act, as a first offense, driving with a BAC of 0.03% to less than 0.08% can result in up to 1 year of imprisonment or a fine of up to 5 million won; a BAC of 0.08% to less than 0.2% can be punished by 1 to 2 years of imprisonment or a fine of 5 million to 10 million won; a BAC of 0.2% or higher may result in 2 to 5 years of imprisonment or a fine of 10 million to 20 million won. In particular, the current law stipulates that if a person commits drunk driving or refuses a breathalyzer test and receives a sentence of a fine or higher, and repeats the offense within 10 years, the penalty is increased.

If a repeat offense occurs with a BAC of 0.03% to less than 0.2%, the punishment is 1 to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of 5 million to 20 million won. If the BAC is 0.2% or higher, the sentence is 2 to 6 years imprisonment or a fine of 10 million to 30 million won. If someone refuses or obstructs a breathalyzer test again within 10 years, the penalty is 1 to 6 years imprisonment or a fine of 5 million to 30 million won.

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