Navigating the roads of Spain requires a clear understanding of the country's alcohol limits while driving, which differ from those in the UK. We recommend that you do not drink and drive and always aim for the 0,0.
Let's delve into the specifics:
In Spain, exceeding 0.5 grams of alcohol per liter in blood or 0.25 milligrams per liter in exhaled air constitutes a positive alcohol test result, leading to driving restrictions. For novice drivers, the limits are even lower, set at 0.3 g/liter in blood and 0.15 mg/l in exhaled air. Moreover, underage drivers must maintain a 0.0 alcohol level.
To put this into perspective, a 330 milliliter jug of beer, assuming an average alcohol content of 5%, serves as a benchmark. Any consumption beyond these limits, without reaching criminal levels, is considered an administrative offense.
Driving while consuming alcohol becomes an administrative offense when the alcohol level exceeds the permitted limits but falls short of constituting a crime (ranging between 0.25 and 0.60 milligrams per liter in exhaled air or between 0.5 and 1.2 grams per liter in blood). It's crucial to note that driving under the influence of alcohol, regardless of the alcohol level, constitutes a criminal offense.
This administrative offense is deemed very serious and incurs penalties of fines up to 1,000 euros and the potential loss of up to 6 points from the driving license.
