Drink Driving Limits in Italy 2025

Alcohol Limits in Italy

Standard Drivers

• Maximum BAC: 0.5 g/L
• Breath test: 0.25 mg/L

Zero Tolerance Groups

• Maximum BAC: 0.0 g/L (absolute zero)
• Drivers under 21 years old
• Drivers with less than 3 years experience
• Professional drivers (trucks, buses, taxis)

Penalties

0.5-0.8 g/L

• Fine: €543-€2,170
• License suspension: 3-6 months
• 10 points deducted

0.8-1.5 g/L

• Fine: €800-€3,200
• License suspension: 6-12 months
• Possible arrest
• Vehicle seizure (if owner)

Over 1.5 g/L

• Fine: €1,500-€6,000
• License revocation
• Arrest
• Vehicle confiscation

Zero Tolerance Violations

For protected groups (under 21, new drivers, professionals):

• Fine: €168-€678 (under 0.5 g/L)
• Higher penalties if above 0.5 g/L

Important Notes

• Refusing breath test = same penalty as highest BAC
• Repeat offenders face doubled penalties
• Causing accident while drunk = criminal charges
• Italy has random roadside checks, especially weekends