Supreme Court Clarifies: Drunk Drivers Using Driver-Assist Systems Face Criminal Liability

In his work report delivered at the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress, Zhang Jun, President of the Supreme People's Court, stated that over the past five years, courts nationwide concluded 9,326 cases involving cyber security-related crimes, affecting 22,000 individuals—a 158.5% increase compared to the previous five-year period. The report emphasized strict legal punishment for online rumors, cyberbullying, and online pyramid schemes, and specifically mentioned two "doxxing" cases involving privacy violations that have already resulted in criminal convictions. Additionally, courts have intensified crackdowns on cross-border financial crimes involving money laundering and illegal foreign exchange evasion through cryptocurrencies. Notably, the Supreme People's Court clarified that drivers who operate vehicles while intoxicated—even when using driver-assistance features—remain criminally liable, underscoring that technological applications must always adhere to legal boundaries.