In Portuguese traffic law, at what blood alcohol level does driving under the influence transition from an administrative infraction into a criminal offense (crime rodoviário)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1.20 grams per liter of blood
- Step 1: Crime of driving under the influence. Step 2. Under Article 292 of the Portuguese Penal Code, operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 1.20 g/l or higher is a crime punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or 120 days of fine, plus mandatory driving prohibition. Answer: 1.20 grams per liter of blood. Why not the others: 0.80 g/l to 1.19 g/l is an administrative contraordenação muito grave; 1.20 g/l is the strict statutory criminal boundary.
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