Blood alcohol limits in Germany
Standard Drivers
- Maximum BAC: 0.5 promille (0.05%)
- "Relative unfitness" at 0.3 promille if showing signs of impairment
Zero Tolerance Groups
- Maximum BAC: 0.0 promille
- Drivers under 21 years old
- Drivers in probationary period (< 2 years)
Absolute Unfitness
- At 1.1 promille (0.11%) you are considered absolutely unfit to drive
- This is a criminal offense regardless of behavior
Penalties
0.5-1.09 promille (First offense)
- Fine: €500
- 2 points
- 1 month driving ban
1.1 promille and above
- Criminal prosecution
- Possible prison sentence
- License revocation
- MPU required to get license back
What is MPU?
The "Idiotentest" - a medical-psychological examination required to regain license after serious traffic offenses including DUI.
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