In Germany, the Bußgeld Alkohol am Steuer for driving with a BAC over 0.5 Promille can be steep. First-time offenders with a BAC between 0.5 and 1.09 Promille will face a fine starting at 500 Euros, along with the suspension of their driver’s license for at least one month. Repeat offenders or those with a BAC over 1.1 Promille face much higher fines and may be required to undergo rehabilitation.

Driving safely and responsibly is always cheaper than the alternative.