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Alcohol at the wheel: DVR demands zero blood alcohol limit for all road users
For the International Beer Day on August 1, 2025, the German Road Safety Council (DVR) has reiterated its long-standing demand for a general alcohol ban in road traffic. The association calls for all vehicle operators, regardless of the means of transportation used—whether car, motorcycle, bicycle, e-scooter, or pedelec—to be legally obligated to completely abstain from alcohol while driving.
Accident statistics demonstrate the potential danger
According to the Federal Statistical Office, a total of 14,787 traffic accidents involving personal injury were recorded in Germany in 2024, in which alcohol played a role. In these incidents, 198 people lost their lives, 3,994 were seriously injured, and 13,782 were slightly injured. Overall, 17,974 individuals were involved in these accidents.
Alcohol was thus a contributing factor in the previous year to 7.1 percent of all road fatalities, 7.9 percent of those seriously injured, and 4.4 percent of those slightly injured. On average, an alcohol-related accident occurred every 15 minutes.
DVR Demands Legal Clarification
In light of these numbers, the DVR criticizes the currently applicable differentiated blood alcohol limits as confusing and potentially misleading for road users. Since 2011, the association has been advocating for an amendment to § 24a of the Road Traffic Act to legally establish a general alcohol ban.
The DVR views a clear zero-tolerance alcohol policy as a central measure to enhance road safety and reduce severe accidents.
Accompanying Campaign on Highways
To raise public awareness, the DVR, together with the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV), is participating in the nationwide road safety campaign "Slow Down." As part of the initiative, the dangers of drinking and driving are highlighted on over 700 billboard spaces on highways and rest areas. The images are meant to point out the sometimes drastic consequences of alcohol-related accidents.
The DVR makes an appeal especially on Beer Day for all road users to take responsibility and to strictly adhere to the principle "If you drive, don't drink – if you drink, don't drive."
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