Safe Driving Guide · New Zealand

Alcohol and drugs: New Zealand safe driving

Key points on alcohol and drugs for the New Zealand learner test. Each answer is checked against the official New Zealand handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.

What is the alcohol limit for drivers under 20?

Answer: Zero; any alcohol puts you over the limit

Zero alcohol applies to all drivers under 20, so even one drink puts them over the limit.

Practice question 69 · official source

What is the breath alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 or over?

Answer: 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath

Drivers aged 20 or over must not drive with more than 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath (50 mg per 100 mL of blood).

Practice question 70 · official source

Is it legal to drive after using illicit drugs?

Answer: No, any use of illicit drugs before driving is illegal

Any and all illicit drug use before driving is illegal. Plan a sober ride instead.

Practice question 71 · official source