With a blood alcohol concentration above 0.2‰ you are always regarded as being under the influence of alcohol.

You are always considered to be under the influence of alcohol when your blood alcohol concentration is above 0.2‰ (but you can also be considered to be affected when it is lower than 0.2‰).

The punishment for driving under the influence of alcohol depends on your blood alcohol levels (a higher concentration means a more severe punishment – and a longer period of suspension of your licence):

Blood alcohol levels of 0.5‰ – Fine

Blood alcohol levels above 0.5‰, but below 1.2‰ – Fine and probation or imprisonment Blood alcohol levels above 0.5‰, but below 1.2‰ – Fine and probation or imprisonment

Blood alcohol levels above 1.2‰ – Fine and imprisonment Blood alcohol levels above 1.2‰ – Fine and imprisonment

If your blood alcohol levels are above 0.5‰, your licence may be suspended for at least a year. A blood alcohol level above 1.2‰ will incur a suspension of usually 2 years. If your blood alcohol levels are above 0.5‰, your licence may be suspended for at least a year. A blood alcohol level above 1.2‰ will incur a suspension of usually 2 years.