Drink-driving limits in Greece (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: The rules for Greece have not yet been checked against official sources.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Random breath tests without suspicionDriving after drinking alcohol | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Blood alcohol limit for ordinary driversDriving after drinking alcohol | 0.05 % blood alcohol [1] |
| Lower limit for novice or young driversDriving after drinking alcohol | 0.2 mg/ml of blood (0.02%) for novice and professional drivers, and for motorcycle and moped riders; 0.5 mg/ml for all other drivers. [2] |
| Limit for professional or commercial driversDriving after drinking alcohol | 0.2 mg/ml of blood (0.02%) for professional drivers (also for novice drivers and for motorcycle and moped riders). [2] |
| Maximum penaltiesDriving after drinking alcohol | From 0.50 to 0.80 g/l of blood (0.25 to 0.40 mg/l of breath) the offence is in category E3-B; the licence is returned after the period of withdrawal only on proof that the fine has been paid. Above 0.80 and up to 1.10 g/l (0.40 to 0.60 mg/l of breath): an administrative fine of EUR 700 and on-the-spot withdrawal of the driving licence for 90 days. Above 1.10 g/l (above 0.60 mg/l of breath): imprisonment of at least 2 months, an administrative fine of EUR 1,200, and on-the-spot withdrawal of the licence and the vehicle registration documents for 180 days; a court may also withdraw the vehicle registration plates for 10 days to 6 months. The vehicle is immobilised in all three cases. Refusing a test is presumed to mean more than 1.10 g/l. [1] |
Notes
- The Road Code (art. 46) sets a single threshold of 0.50 g/l. The lower 0.2 mg/ml figure for novice and professional drivers and for motorcycle and moped riders comes from the Your Europe page, whose content is supplied by the Greek authorities; it was not found in the Code text read.
Sources
- Government Gazette of the Hellenic Republic (ΦΕΚ), copy hosted by ELINYAE: ΝΟΜΟΣ ΥΠ' ΑΡΙΘΜ. 5209: Κώδικας Οδικής Κυκλοφορίας και άλλες διατάξεις (ΦΕΚ Α' 100/13.06.2025) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
- European Commission (Your Europe): Road rules and safety - Greece (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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