Drunk driving law by country

Drunk Driving Law by Country is a comprehensive overview of the legal regulations and penalties associated with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) across different countries. These laws are designed to prevent accidents and fatalities caused by impaired driving due to alcohol consumption.

Overview

Drunk driving is a serious offense in many countries, with laws and penalties varying widely. The legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) also differs from country to country. In most cases, a BAC of 0.05% to 0.08% is considered the legal limit for driving.

By Country

United States

In the United States, drunk driving laws are enforced at the state level. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have laws in place making it illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the legal limit for drivers is 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, 35 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath, or 107 milligrams per 100 millilitres of urine.

Australia

In Australia, the legal BAC limit is 0.05%. Learner drivers and those who have held a license for less than three years are subject to a zero BAC limit.

Canada

In Canada, it is a criminal offense to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Some provinces have additional sanctions for BAC levels as low as 0.05%.

Germany

In Germany, the legal BAC limit is 0.05%. However, for drivers under the age of 21 or those who have held a license for less than two years, a zero BAC limit applies.

See Also

• Blood alcohol content
• Driving under the influence
• Alcohol laws by country

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