What penalty do learner drivers face for a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 20 mg to 80 mg per 100 millilitres of blood?

Learner drivers in Ireland are subject to stricter regulations regarding alcohol consumption compared to fully licensed drivers. The legal limit for learner drivers is zero tolerance; any detectable amount of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is treated seriously. When a learner driver is found with a BAC between 20 mg and 80 mg per 100 millilitres of blood, this constitutes a violation of the learner driver regulations.

The penalty for this range of BAC includes a €200 fine and a disqualification from driving for 3 months. This penalty reflects the seriousness of driving under the influence, particularly for learner drivers who are still in the process of obtaining their license and may lack the full experience and skills to safely handle the complexities of driving while impaired. The aim of these penalties is to deter learners from attempting to drive under the influence and to promote road safety for all users.