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18+ topic. How is the fine for drink driving calculated in Denmark?

A fine based on your pay.

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18+ topic. Drink-driving fines in Denmark are based on one month of net pay and grow with the per mille. As of November 2026 the fine for 0.51 to 2.00 per mille is set with this formula: annual gross income x 1,000 kr. x per mille, divided by 25,000 kr. With a gross income of 400,000 kr. and 0.61 per mille the fine is 9,760 kr., rounded to 10,000 kr. People with no income pay at least 1,500 kr. On top of the fine you pay 1,000 kr. (2026) to the Victims Fund when you get a point, unconditional disqualification or a driving ban.

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Why

  1. The fine grows with your income.
  2. The fine grows with the per mille.
  3. Minimum 1,500 kr. without income.

Details

Income is normally set from your annual tax statement for the year in question.

Tip

Remember the costs around the fine too: the ANT course is 3,200 kr. and the control driving test 1,690 kr. in 2026.

What may differ

Over 2.0 per mille and on repeat offences prison comes on top, and the court sets the final fine.

Common misconception

Everyone pays the same fixed fine for drink driving.

What actually happens

The fine depends on your income and your per mille.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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