What happens if caught drink driving in Spain?

The Penal Code says that who drives a motor vehicle or a moped under the influence of alcoholic beverages will be punished with imprisonment or a fine, and where appropriate, a period of community service. Additionally, you can have your driving licence taken away for a term.



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But, and here's the crucial part, if you are calm and civilised then the police tend to turn a blind eye. Never forget that holding that open can of beer in the street is technically against the law, and try to hide it from the police, who are well within their rights to hit you with a fine if they feel like it.

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According to the Law on Drug Addiction and Other Addictive Behaviours, people in Madrid are forbidden from selling or consuming alcohol on the street, except in outdoor cafés and bars and at tables placed by the doors of bars. It is also permitted during official fiestas, regulated by municipal ordinances.

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