Driving While under the Influence of Drink in Europe
Driving While Under the Influence of Drink or Drugs in Germany
Provisions relating to driving while under the influence of drink or drugs in the German Criminal Code [1]: This criminal issue is covered by Chapter Twenty-eight, under the heading “Offences Causing a Common Danger,” located in Section 316 Driving while under the influence of drink or drugs, which reads: (1) Whosoever drives a vehicle in traffic (sections 315 to 315d) although due to consumption of alcoholic beverages or other intoxicants he is not in a condition to drive the vehicle safely shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine unless the offence is punishable under section 315a or section 315c. (2) Whosoever commits the offence negligently shall also be liable under subsection (1) above.
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- The content of the translated German penal code in relation to driving while under the influence of drink or drugs is current as of 2010