Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of road accidents and is punished accordingly. But what limits apply and what are the consequences? Here is the most important information:
| Blood alcohol content (BAC) | Consequences |
|---|---|
| 0,3 ‰ | A criminal offense is already possible from this value if there is conspicuous driving behavior (e.g. serpentine lines) or an accident (§ 316 StGB). |
| 0,5 ‰ | A criminal offense is already possible from this value if there is conspicuous driving behavior (e.g. serpentine lines) or an accident (§ 316 StGB). |
| 1,1 ‰ | Absolute inability to drive: criminal offense (§ 316 StGB). Driving license revocation, fine, points, MPU order (§ 69 StGB). |
| 1,6 ‰ | Limit for the MPU order irrespective of other abnormalities (§ 13 FeV). |
Fines and driving bans: Even 0.5 ‰ can result in severe fines, points and a driving ban.
Driving license revocationFrom 1.1 ‰ (absolute inability to drive) the driving license is withdrawn, often for several months.
Consequences under criminal law: Endangering others (§ 315c StGB) or from 1.1 ‰ is punishable by a fine or even imprisonment.
MPU order: From 1.6 ‰, a medical-psychological examination is required to check suitability for participation in road traffic.
The Medical-psychological examination (MPU) is ordered in the following cases:
The MPU checks whether you have overcome alcohol abuse and can safely participate in road traffic in the future.
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Drinking and driving has serious consequences for your driver's license and your personal future. A professional defence can help minimize penalties or get your driver's license back more quickly.
