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18+ topic. What happens if you drive with over 2.0 per mille in Denmark?

Prison, fine and the car can go.

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Short answer

18+ topic. A first offence with more than 2.00 per mille, with no accident, gives 20 days of conditional prison and a fine of about one month of net pay. The licence is taken unconditionally for at least 3 years. If you own the car, it must as a rule be confiscated, and it can also be taken when someone else was driving. After the 3 years you either drive with an alcolock for 2 years or wait 2 more years.

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Why

  1. 20 days of conditional prison on a first offence.
  2. At least 3 years without a licence.
  3. The owner loses the car as a rule.

Details

Above 2.00 per mille the penalty can rise to prison for up to 1 year and 6 months.

Tip

Never lend your car to someone you think may drive drunk, because the car can be confiscated even if you were not driving.

What may differ

Repeat offences give longer prison terms, and the court decides the final sanction in each case.

Common misconception

Only the driver is punished, the car stays with the owner.

What actually happens

A confiscated car becomes state property and is sold at auction.

People also ask

  • Can Danish police confiscate your car for reckless driving?
  • What is the alcolock scheme in Denmark?
  • How is the drink-driving fine calculated in Denmark?

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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