Punishment For Drunk Driving

A person who transports and handles land, sea, air or rail vehicles in a way that may be dangerous to the life, health or property of persons is punished with a prison sentence of three months to two years.

A person who drives a vehicle, despite the fact that he is unable to safely transport and manage the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or narcotic substances or for some other reason, is punished in accordance with the provision of the above paragraph.

the criminal process will begin for the driver who has exceeded the 1.00 promil alcohol limit, as well as an administrative fine and a sanction for confiscation of a driver’s license will also be applied.(article 179 of the Turkish Penal Code)

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