Question 308 · Rules and Regulations · Licence classes: A, B, C1, C, D, T
When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?
- No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.
- No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.
- Correct answer: Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.
- No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.
WhyYes, if the blood alcohol is above the permitted level, the driver is considered drunk even without any other violation and while behaving normally.
Hebrew originalהאם ייחשב נהג לשיכור כשריכוז האלכוהול בדמו עולה על המידה הקבועה בחוק?
✓ כן. נהג ייחשב לשיכור גם אם הוא לא עבר עבירה אחרת.