Is parking lot DUI also punishable?

Even if you drove a vehicle in a place that is not a road, such as an apartment parking lot, you may still be punished for parking lot DUI.

Under the former "Road Traffic Act," only driving a vehicle on a "road" constituted DUI, so cases such as moving between parking lines within an apartment complex were not subject to DUI punishment (see Supreme Court ruling 2004Do6779 of January 14, 2005).

However, the "Road Traffic Act" amended from January 1, 2011, stipulates that driving while intoxicated all constitutes DUI, regardless of whether the place where the vehicle moved is a road.

Therefore, even if you drove a vehicle in a "place other than a road" where the general public can pass, such as a parking lot, if you drove while intoxicated, you will be punished for DUI under the "Road Traffic Act."

If a parking lot DUI report is filed, the level of punishment or response strategy may vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case.

If you have any questions regarding parking lot DUI, it is advisable to consult with a DUI specialist attorney to confirm the response plan.