drink driving offences in Germany
Not using a seat belt
Formal description: Sicherheitsgurt nicht angelegt
Fine: € 30
Failing to stop at a red traffic light
| Penalty points | Fine | Drivers license | |
| Red light (shorter than 1 sec) | 3 | € 50 | |
| In risk situation or when causing accident | 4 | € 125 | Suspension 1 month |
| Red light (longer than 1 sec) | 4 | € 125 | Suspension 1 month |
| In risk situation or when causing accident | 4 | € 200 | Suspension 1 month |
Drink driving
I. When no visible effct on driving competence
| Blood alcohol level | Penalty points | Fine | Drivers license |
| 0,3 - 0,5‰ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 0,5 - 1,1‰ | 4 | € 1,500 (max) | Suspension 3 months (max) |
| Over 1,1‰ | 7 | Financial penalty and 5 years imprisonment (max) | Suspension |
II. When visible effct on driving competence or causing an accident
| Blood alcohol level | Penalty points | Fine | Drivers license |
| Over 0,3‰ | 7 | Financial penalty and 5 years imprisonment (max) | Suspension |
The data above are based on information by the Bundesministerium Für Verkehr, Bau und Standtentwicklung. No rights can be derived from this publication.
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