Drunken drivers' passengers face fines

People who willingly catch a ride with a drunken driver could face fines under a new proposal.

Released on Saturday, the proposal also toughens the controversial "light" penalties for drunken driving and lowers the threshold for allowable blood-alcohol content.

The move is China's latest effort to combat drunken driving following a two-month "zero tolerance" nationwide campaign ahead of the National Day holidays.