Spanish law applies the same general alcohol limit to cyclists as to motorists: 0.5 g/l in blood or 0.25 mg/l in expired air. The Guardia Civil can breathalyse you on the bike. Being over the limit is a very serious infraction (infracción muy grave, Ley de Tráfico art. 77.c) fined €500; the fine rises to €1,000 for a repeat offence within a year or a reading above double the permitted rate (art. 80.1 and 80.2.a). Pace your post-ride beer — the Mallorcan habit of stopping for a caña does not exempt the ride home.
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Alcohol limit for cyclists
Maximum 0.5 g/l in blood, 0.25 mg/l in breath — the general limit, the same one that applies to drivers. Police can breathalyse you on the bike.
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This guide summarises the regulations in plain language but is not legal advice. Laws change — always follow the official citation linked on each page.