Driving limits

Overview: Relevant limits for alcohol, cannabis and other drugs

Substance: Alcohol

Limit valueConsequences of exceeding
from 0.5 ‰ blood alcohol content (BAC)Fine of at least 500 €, 1 month driving ban, 2 points (§ 24a StVG)
from 0.3 ‰ with signs of failurewith signs of failure: Criminal offense (§ 316 StGB)
from 1.1 ‰ (absolute inability to drive)Criminal offense, driving license revocation (§ 69 StGB)
from 1.6 ‰ (absolute inability to drive)increased penalty

Substance: Cannabis (THC)

Limit valueConsequences of exceeding
3.5 ng/ml THC in blood serum (active value)Fine, 1 month driving ban, 2 points (§ 24a StVG)
Impairment of driving abilityImpairment: criminal offense (§ 316 StGB), driving license revocation

Substance: Amphetamines

Limit valueConsequences of exceeding
Detection in bloodFine, 1 month driving ban, 2 points (§ 24a StVG)

Unfit to drive: criminal offense (§ 316 StGB), driving license revocation

Substance: Cocaine

Limit valueConsequences of exceeding
Detection in bloodFine, 1 month driving ban, 2 points (§ 24a StVG)

Unfit to drive: criminal offense (§ 316 StGB), driving license revocation

Substance: MDMA/Ecstasy

Limit valueConsequences of exceeding
Detection in bloodFine, 1 month driving ban, 2 points (§ 24a StVG)

Unfit to drive: criminal offense (§ 316 StGB), driving license revocation

Substance: Medication

Limit valueConsequences of exceeding
Impairment of the ability to driveCriminal offense (§ 316 StGB): Fine, driving license revocation, MPU if necessary.

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