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There is a dual level alcohol limit for driving in France.
- The "contravention" (the lesser offence, carrying no emprisonment) when the level of alcohol in the blood is equal or above 0,50 gramme per litre, or equal or above 0,25 milligramme per litre in the breath. Carries a € 750 fine and six penalty points.
Codified under article "R234-1 du Code de la Route".
"délit" (serious offence, which may entail emprisonment) when the level of alcohol in the blood is equal or above 0,80 gramme per litre, or equal or above 0,40 milligramme per litre in the breath. Carries a € 4550 fine, six penalty points, and a prison sentence up to two years.
Codified under article "L234-1 du Code de la Route".
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∙ 13y agoThe BAC is the french equivalent to british A'levels and american/canadian high school graduation
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