The Council Recommendation on alcohol consumption by young people, especially children and adolescents (2001/458/EC) makes it clear that children should not be targeted by manufacturers and that regulatory control of retailers should be strengthened. In my experience, despite the legality, drinking in bars, pubs, restaurants, picnic areas, etc. in public is frowned upon in Vienna. Under the provisions of the Austrian Federal Constitution, the Länder are competent for matters of protection of minors with regard to legislation and enforcement. As a result, different youth protection laws apply in each federal state. The complete legal texts of the Länder can be found in the legal information system of the Federal Chancellery under www.bka.gv.at. For children and young people, the law of the federal state in which they are currently residing applies. Fortunately, drinking out is not only completely legal in Austria, but also socially frowned upon to the same extent as in other countries. When driving, the legal limit of alcohol in your bloodstream is less than 0.05% blood alcohol level (blood alcohol level); In some cases (e.g. for professional drivers), the limit is even less than or equal to 0.01%. Cyclists can get away with 0.08% if they stop for a breathalyzer test, which is equivalent to 0.4 mg of alcohol per liter of breath. This may come as a surprise to many people who come from English-speaking countries, but Austria, like neighboring Germany, tends to pursue a policy of behavior monitoring rather than simply monitoring alcohol consumption.
Drinking in public is not only legal in Austria, but much more socially acceptable in many other countries. Here`s what you need to know. It is largely legal to drink in public places. Note, however, that there are exceptions. If you have a legal problem with alcohol, the specialists from Lansky, Ganzger & Partner Rechtsanwälte are always at your disposal. When restaurants and bars reopened in 2021 when many of us were taking our proof of vaccination, recovery or negative test and heading straight to the pub, some of us might have been a little addicted to drinking outside. The legal minimum drinking age of 16 in Austria raises some concerns, as it lowers the starting point for alcohol consumption among young people. As a result, there are serious problems with underage alcohol consumption in Austria: “84% of 15-year-olds find access to alcohol easy,” according to the ESPAD survey. All people over drinking age – 16 for beer and wine and 18 for schnapps, cocktails and spirits – are allowed to drink in public in Austria. There are a few public places and places where alcohol consumption is prohibited, but this is relatively rare.
Many public transport companies prohibit the consumption of alcohol in stations, on platforms and on the train or bus itself. You`ll want the Vienna section at the bottom of the page, as these alcohol laws are regional and therefore may differ when you leave the city. In our latitudes, a glass of wine, sparkling wine or beer is part of the celebration – which inevitably leads me, as a lawyer, to some legal questions: when is it legal to consume alcohol in Austria? Can you still drive a car, bicycle or electric scooter when you are slightly drunk? What about glass in the workplace? And finally: is it allowed to produce alcohol yourself? Here you will find everything you need to know about alcohol and law in Austria. Legal assistance – Your embassy will let you know if you get into trouble abroad. They can inform you of your rights and even provide you with a list of lawyers (which you will have to pay when the services are used). But they cannot interfere in the Austrian legal process on your behalf. For questions about U.S. citizens arrested abroad, including ways to bring them money, call the Citizen Emergency Center at the Office of Special Consular Services in Washington, DC (tel. 202/647-5225). Citizens of other countries should contact their consulate based in Vienna for advice. Taxation – In 1993, all the countries of the European Union became a single market by applying the Single European Act and merging it into a common customs and value-added tax (VAT) area. VAT is a special tax levied on goods and services.
Prices vary from country to country; in Austria, the rate is 20%. Employers have no say in an employee`s behavior outside of working hours, nor can they set rules governing alcohol consumption during leisure time or breaks — if that time is spent outside the company. The situation is different with regard to the consumption of alcohol on company premises (e.g. social rooms or canteens). Here, employers can also prohibit the consumption of alcohol during leisure time; This is done mainly for security reasons. Every year, on the first Saturday in October, thousands of sirens sound the alarm throughout Austria. For those who live outside Vienna, this may not be particularly hectic, as sirens are tested more frequently than in the capital. Austria also loves Wegbier, the beer you drink when you`re outside. ¹Since laws and their interpretation can change, don`t take my word for it: find out locally or consult a lawyer. a) for children up to 12 years of age after 9.00 p.m. b) for young people up to 14 years of age after 10.00 p.m.
and the day before Sunday or a public holiday after 11:00 p.m. (c) for young people aged 14 to 16 after 11:00 p.m. and on the eve of Sunday or a public holiday after midnight — Die Helfer Wiens (@diehelferwiens) 2 October, 2021 In most Member States, children are not allowed to buy alcohol. In a limited number of Member States, children are only allowed to buy beverages containing a low proportion of distilled alcohol. This Saturday, October 1st, all sirens will be tested between 12:00 and 12:45. At the Austria-wide event, they will sound the alarm four times so that people can familiarize themselves with the different signals.
