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Permissible alcohol driving limits in the world

Interactive selection of 47 countries and regions from Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Limits are unified per g/l of blood and each card has its own resource.

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Compare basic blood alcohol limits and rules for selected groups of drivers in 47 countries and regions of the world.

Slovakia

0,0 g/l

Starting: 0.0 g/l
Professional: 0.0 g/l

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Czech Republic

0,0 g/l

Starting: 0.0 g/l
Professional: 0.0 g/l

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Hungary

0,0 g/l

Starting: 0.0 g/l
Professional: 0.0 g/l

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Romania

0,0 g/l

Starting: 0.0 g/l
Professional: 0.0 g/l

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Poland

0,2 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.2 g/l

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Sweden

0,2 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.2 g/l

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Norway

0,2 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.2 g/l

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Estonia

0,2 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.2 g/l

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Lithuania

0,4 g/l

Starting: 0.0 g/l
Professional: 0.0 g/l

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Austria

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.1 g/l
Professional: 0.1 g/l

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Germany

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.0 g/l
Professional: 0.0 g/l

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France

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.5 g/l

Bus drivers: 0.2 g/l.

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Italy

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.0 g/l
Professional: 0.0 g/l

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Croatia

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.0 g/l
Professional: 0.0 g/l

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Slovenia

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.0 g/l
Professional: 0.0 g/l

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Spain

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.3 g/l
Professional: 0.3 g/l

Persons under 18 years: 0.0 g/l; recheck the rules before the trip.

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Portugal

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.2 g/l

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The Netherlands

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.5 g/l

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Belgium

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.5 g/l
Professional: 0.2 g/l

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Finland

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.5 g/l
Professional: 0.5 g/l

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Ireland

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.2 g/l

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England and Wales

0,8 g/l

Starting: 0.8 g/l
Professional: 0.8 g/l

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Scotland

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.5 g/l
Professional: 0.5 g/l

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Switzerland

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.1 g/l
Professional: 0.1 g/l

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Bulgaria

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.5 g/l
Professional: 0.5 g/l

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Cyprus

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.2 g/l

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Denmark

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.5 g/l

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Greece

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.2 g/l

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Latvia

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.5 g/l

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Luxembourg

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.2 g/l

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Malta

0,5 g/l

Starting: 0.2 g/l
Professional: 0.2 g/l

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USA

0,8 g/l

Baseline for adults; Utah 0.5 g/l. There are stricter rules for people under 21 and professional drivers.

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USA - Utah

0,5 g/l

Specific state limit; other categories of drivers have stricter rules.

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Canada

0,8 g/l

Criminal limit 80 mg/100 ml; it is not a uniform allowed tolerance. Provinces can apply sanctions already at lower values.

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Brazil

0,0 g/l

Zero tolerance according to Lei Sec.

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Argentina

0,0 g/l

The national law provides cero alcohol. Also check the rules of the relevant jurisdiction.

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Uruguay

0,0 g/l

Zero tolerance under law 19.360.

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Chile

0,3 g/l

DUI Category Limit; from 0.8 g/l the state of intoxication is distinguished.

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Australia

0,5 g/l

For a full driver's license. States and territories have stricter limits for beginners and some other categories.

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New Zealand

0,5 g/l

For drivers over 20 years old; zero applies for under 20 years.

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South Africa

0,5 g/l

Basic blood limit; special categories may have stricter rules.

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Singapore

0,8 g/l

80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. Even under the limit, driving under the influence can be penalized.

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Hong Kong

0,5 g/l

Separate legal regime; 50 mg/100 ml of blood.

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China

0,2 g/l

Drink driving limit 20 mg/100 ml; at 80 mg/100 ml, drunkenness is distinguished.

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South Korea

0,3 g/l

The legal limit for the ban on driving with a BAC of 0.03%.

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India

0,3 g/l

Limit 30 mg/100 ml according to the traffic police.

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Jordan

0,5 g/l

Amendment Act of 2025; 0.05 g per 100 ml for ordinary drivers.

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The data are expressed in grams per litre of blood (g/l). They are not automatically the same as blood alcohol concentration by mass (‰) and this directory does not compare the legal limit with your calculator result. The legal limit does not mean a safe level for driving. Other exclusions and stricter conditions may apply; before traveling, check the current rules of a specific country.

Is the same limit applicable throughout the European Union?

No. Rules vary by country and driver category. The overview covers a verified selection from several continents. It is not a complete database of all states or legal advice.

Source: ETSC – Blood Alcohol Content Limits across Europe. European data according to ETSC, others according to government and police sources and WHO, linked by each card. Sources checked 10/12/2026; it is not a legal audit of all local exemptions.

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The legal limit is not a safety limit

Adherence to the numerical limit alone does not confirm safe driving. The result of the online calculator cannot be used as a measurement or legal evidence.

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