{"id":21093,"date":"2026-05-05T21:53:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T19:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novexadvocaten.be\/alcohol\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T22:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T20:41:04","slug":"alcohol","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/novexadvocaten.be\/en\/lawyer-traffic-law\/alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawyer for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol | Novex Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lawyer for driving under the influence of alcohol in Brussels<\/h2>\n

Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most common offenses for the police court<\/strong> in Brussels. The consequences could be far-reaching: a driving ban, a fine multiplied by 8, and mandatory driving license retests. Novex Lawyers, Traffic law lawyer Brussels<\/a>, defends you in all Belgian police courts.<\/p>\n

Alcohol limit and measurement<\/h3>\n

In Belgium, the legal alcohol limit is 0.5 promille (0.22 mg\/l of exhaled air). For novice drivers and professional drivers, there is a strict limit of 0.2 promille. Measurement is by breath test or blood test.<\/p>\n

Possible penalties for alcohol intoxication<\/h3>\n

The police court may impose:<\/p>\n

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  • Driving ban from a minimum of 8 days to several years<\/li>\n
  • Fine of minimum 1,600 euros x 8 opcents<\/li>\n
  • Mandatory remedial exams (theoretical, practical, medical or psychological)<\/li>\n
  • Alcohol lock as alternative to longer driving ban for high concentrations<\/li>\n
  • For recidivism: harsher penalties and possible detention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The alcohol lock as an alternative<\/h3>\n

    With an alcohol concentration of 1.2 promille or more, the judge may impose driving with an alcohol lock. This allows you to drive, but only with a vehicle equipped with an alcohol lock that locks the engine when alcohol is consumed.<\/p>\n

    Our defense in alcohol intoxication<\/h3>\n

    Novex Advocaten analyzes the PV, the breath analysis procedure, the calibration of the measuring device and the measurement results. We build a customized defense before the police court in Brussels, Halle, Vilvoorde and Leuven.<\/p>\n

    Subpoenaed for alcohol intoxication? Contact Novex Lawyers immediately.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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