Is it permitted to drive under the influence of an intoxicating alcoholic drink?
- Yes, provided that the driver doesn’t mix drinks.
- Correct answer: Absolutely not.
- Yes, but only after family gatherings and for short distances.
- Yes, it is permitted.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Absolutely not.
Driving under the influence of an intoxicating drink is never allowed, whatever the occasion, the distance or the lack of public transport. Alcohol slows reaction time and impairs concentration and judgement, sharply raising the risk of a crash. Avoiding mixing drinks does not cancel these effects. Anyone who has been drinking should leave the vehicle and find another way home.