Is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs considered a criminal offence under the penal code?
A)No, the penalties are exclusively financial.
B)Driving under the influence of alcohol is not, but driving under the influence of drugs is.
C)Yes.Correct
Driving a motor vehicle or a moped under the influence of toxic drugs, narcotics, psychotropic substances or alcoholic beverages may be punished with a prison sentence of 3 to 6 months or a fine of 6 to 12 months and community service of 31 to 90 days and/or disqualification from driving for 1 to 4 years.
The following persons are obliged to submit to alcohol and drug tests:
- All road users directly involved as possible parties responsible for an accident or who have committed an infraction.
- All drivers, including cyclists, who are required to do so by officers.
The following persons are obliged to submit to alcohol and drug tests:
- All road users directly involved as possible parties responsible for an accident or who have committed an infraction.
- All drivers, including cyclists, who are required to do so by officers.