An adult obtains their first driving licence and drives a private car, without being subject to the professional-driver alcohol limit. How long does the reduced alcohol limit for novice drivers apply?

Correct answer

Two years from obtaining the first licence.

For the two years following licence issue. Article 20 sets a maximum of 0.15 mg/l in breath or 0.3 g/l in blood during that period. Afterwards, the limit appropriate to the driver’s category and activity applies; not everyone automatically moves to the same limit. A legal limit does not ensure risk-free driving: the recommendation is zero alcohol.