Driving Rules in EU

The maximum allowed blood alcohol concentration of the driver (if driving in Norway) depends on the experience of the driver and the vehicle category he/she is driving, namely:

0,2 g/l - for experienced drivers

0,2 g/l - for new drivers

0,2 g/l - for professional drivers

Alcohol consumption is forbidden during working hours and 8 hours before work for professional drivers.

If the blood alcohol level is in the range of 0,21% to 0,5% , the fine is about NOK 6 000.

If the blood alcohol level is greater than 0,5%, the fine is about NOK 10 000 and there is an options for additional penalty "possible imprisonment" (depending on the specified blood alcohol level).