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Question 4040

Is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs considered a crime under the Criminal Code?

  1. Yes.
  2. No, the penalties are exclusively monetary.
  3. Only when the driver is responsible for an accident with fatalities.
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Correct answer: Yes.

Yes. Driving a motor vehicle or moped under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a crime against road safety, even if no one is hurt. The penalty is not just financial. It may involve imprisonment, a fine, or community service, and always includes loss of the right to drive.

Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal