High blood alcohol level in new drivers? Bad story! If young people who have recently obtained their license want to drive a car, they must take into account the blood alcohol level and never drink while driving a car. More and more young people use alcohol during the weekend, and driving can involve great risks for themselves and others. Let’s find out what the limits are imposed by law regarding a high blood alcohol level in new drivers who drive a car.
Blood alcohol limit for new drivers
New drivers must pay close attention to their blood alcohol level, which in their case is zero. According to the law, in the first three years after obtaining a B license and until they turn 21, they cannot drive after drinking, in any quantity!
Be careful even in case of fines because the new driver also risks double points deduction from the license.
Police officer on the road stopping a motorist for a blood alcohol test
In essence, for those who have had their license for less than three years, the limit does not exist, in the sense that the permitted blood alcohol level is zero for new drivers. It is impossible to be under 21 and drive after drinking even just one glass of beer.
The breathalyzer test would immediately reveal the “slip” that will be sanctioned. But the sanctions, more or less serious, are triggered based on the level of ethanol recorded in the blood.
Fines and penalties for high blood alcohol level for new drivers
Mom and Dad, do you know what your newly licensed kid risks if he is found driving with a high blood alcohol level? The fine is quite steep, especially since the Italian law in this area (luckily) is unforgiving and is also among the most severe in the world!
The reference law on alcohol testing refers to the decree law 285 art. 186 of 30 April 1992. In addition, you can download the table with all the values of the blood alcohol level by clicking here. This law allows the police to use the breathalyzer and also establishes the reference values. The administrative sanction will be added to the pecuniary sanction, which provides for the deduction of 5 points from the license.
The fine becomes more substantial if the blood alcohol level exceeds 0.5 grams but does not go beyond 0.8 grams of ethanol. In this case, you will pay between 206 and 936 euros, with a deduction of 10 points from your license.
Alcohol test carried out by the police on the road on a young driver
Hopefully your boyfriend isn’t caught with a blood alcohol level higher than 1.5 grams, because the fines will be hefty.
The fine will have a sum that can vary from 500 up to a maximum of 6,000 euros and, in particular cases, the suspension of the license, the confiscation of the vehicle and even imprisonment of up to 12 months are foreseen.
If the person reading the article about blood alcohol level is a newly licensed guy like you, don’t be afraid to say no to your friends who offer you an alcoholic drink, perhaps starting with: “Come on, what can a beer do to you?!”. There’s only one life and mistakes, especially in the car, are paid for dearly! As the Heineken slogan in Formula 1 says: “When you drive never drink”.
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