Act on the Introduction of an Alcohol Ban for New Driving License Holders
Gesetz zur Einführung eines Alkoholverbots für Fahranfänger und Fahranfängerinnen (FAAlkVerbotG)
The new Act on the Introduction of an Alcohol Ban for New Driving License Holders (FAAlkVerbotG) entered into force on 19 July 2007. Its objective is the introduction of an alcohol ban for drivers during their probationary period by adding a clause in the Road Traffic Act (Straßenverkehrsgesetz), the Road Cargo Transport Act (Güterkraftverkehrsgesetz), the Driving Licence Ordinance (Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung) and the List of Traffic Violation Fines Ordinance (Bußgeldkatalog-Verordnung).
The alcohol ban is intended to reduce the number of alcohol-induced traffic accidents involving new drivers. It applies to all drivers during their (regular) two-year probationary period and to all young drivers before they reach the age of 21.
Violations of this ban are punishable by a fine of up to EUR 1,000 and two points in the Central Register of Traffic Offenders (Verkehrszentralregister). Furthermore, new drivers committing the offence during their probationary period may have their probationary period extended by another two years, and they may be ordered to attend a remedial seminar at a cost of up to EUR 200.
