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Question 2887

Is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs considered a crime under the criminal code?

  1. Driving under the influence of alcohol is not, but driving under the influence of drugs is.
  2. No, the penalties are exclusively financial.
  3. Yes.
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Correct answer: Yes.

Driving a motor vehicle or moped under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense, not merely a violation punishable by a fine.

Ley Orgánica 10/1995 — Código Penal