It is prohibited to drive a truck with a gross vehicle weight of less than 3,500 kg with a breath alcohol concentration higher than...
Human factor: Alcohol, drugs, and medications
Explanation
To drive a truck weighing less than 3,500 kg of MMA, the permitted alcohol level in exhaled air is **0.25 milligrams per liter**. This rate applies to any vehicle and driver not in special categories, such as novice drivers or those transporting dangerous goods, who have a lower limit of **0.15 milligrams per liter**.
- The **blood alcohol level** refers to the amount of alcohol present in the air we expel when breathing.
- For most drivers, including those driving trucks under 3,500 kg, the limit is **0.25 milligrams per liter of air**.
- Exceeding this limit can result in penalties, such as fines or loss of points on the driving license.
- It is important to remember that the only completely safe blood alcohol level for driving is **0.0**, meaning not having consumed alcohol.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is prohibited and can have serious legal consequences, such as fines or even imprisonment.
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