South Africa - 58%

The legal breath alcohol limit in South Africa is less than 0.05.

Mohit Bhardwaj
Jun 08, 2023

Iceland - 37%

Maximum allowed BAC is 0.05, but one can still be fined depending upon past records.

Slovenia - 35.5%

The legal BAC for driving in Slovenia is only 0.05.

Canada - 34%

The maximum permissible BAC in Canada for a licensed driver is 0.08.

Greece - 33%

Greece recorded 33 deaths in the year 2019 due to alcohol consumption while driving.

New Zealand - 32%

New Zealand has relatively safer roads, but in 2016 the country recorded 160 fatalities due to drunk driving.

USA - 31%

Permissible limit is 0.08%, beyond which drivers can be penalised or jailed.

Spain - 30.9%

Drivers are permitted a limit of 0.5 mg per ml of blood.

France - 30.8%

A fine of 112 Pounds or more is applicable if alcohol more than 80 mg is found in blood.

Australia - 30%

To avoid penalties, your BAC should be higher or equal to 0.5.

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