Drunk driving laws for foreigners driving Tuk Tuks in Sri Lanka

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Noah K.1620 rep2
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I am the designated driver for my group. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for driving a tuk tuk in Sri Lanka, and do police actually check foreigners leaving parties.

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Noah K.1620 rep2

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The legal blood alcohol limit in Sri Lanka is 0.08 percent. Yes, the traffic police actively set up roadblocks outside major party hubs like Mirissa and Ahangama specifically to breathalyze tourists driving scooters and tuk-tuks. If you fail, you will be arrested, spend the night in a cell, and face a heavy court fine the next day. Do not drink and drive.

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Sgt. Ruwan.870 rep1

They definitely check. I saw two tourists get pulled over and breathalyzed right outside Weligama bay at 2 AM last week.

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Oliver B.2140 rep2

As the designated driver, you can still enjoy King Coconut water at the clubs. Keeps you hydrated for morning yoga!

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Lucas V.1915 rep2

Just pay a local tuk tuk driver 1000 rupees to drive you home. It is so cheap and not worth the risk of a foreign jail.

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Emma R.1860 rep2

If you crash our rental vehicle while intoxicated, your insurance is completely voided and you are personally liable for the full replacement cost of the vehicle.

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Amali T.1980 rep1

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