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Last updated: 19/11/2008

Alcohol Limits

Everyone has a different constitution and ability to 'hold their alcohol' in terms of obsorbtion time into the bloodstream and the time taken to process the alcohol out of the system. Peoples stature and size will also effect individual levels of blood/alcohol content.

Below is a table of the legal alcohol content limits for driving in various countries around the world. Please note this chart is compiled to the best of our knowledge but should only be used as a guide.

COUNTRY
ALCOHOL LIMIT
% BAC
‰ BAC
MG/L
Norway
20mg
0.02
0.2
0.1
Sweden
20mg
0.02
0.2
0.1
Austria
50mg
0.05
0.5
0.25
Belgium
50mg
0.05
0.5
0.25
Germany
50mg
0.05
0.5
0.25
Denmark
50mg
0.05
0.5
0.25
Spain
50mg
0.05
0.5
0.25
France
50mg
0.05
0.5
0.25
Finland
50mg
0.05
0.5
0.25
Greece
50mg
0.05
0.5
0.25
The Netherlands
50mg
0.05
0.5
0.25
Portugal
50mg
0.05
0.5
0.25
United Kingdom
80mg
0.08
0.8
0.4
Italy
80mg
0.08
0.8
0.4
Ireland
80mg
0.08
0.8
0.4
Luxembourg
80mg
0.08
0.8
0.4
Switzerland
80mg
0.08
0.8
0.4
USA
80mg
0.08
0.8
0.4

The Health and Safely Executive has published this document for businesses requiring advice on dealing with alcohol-related problems at work."A guide to employers on alcohol at work"