By MARTI STELLING, REPORTER
The countries with the most relaxed drinking laws have been revealed, and the UK takes a spot in the top five.
Car parts experts from Ovoko analysed drink-driving laws across 193 countries to reveal the stark differences in what's considered 'legal' behind the wheel.
The experts found that one of the countries with the most relaxed driving under the influence (DUI) laws is Palau in Micronesia.
The general legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for experienced, non-commercial drivers in Palau is 0.10 per cent.
In Palau, a DUI conviction can lead to a one-year licence revocation, fines, and potentially an inability to travel abroad for education, indicating serious consequences despite the higher limit.
According to Ovoko, Mexico has a limit of up to 0.10 per cent, but this varies by state.
However, other sources indicate that the national legal blood alcohol content limit for driving in Mexico is 0.08 per cent.
In states like Aguascalientes, Chiapas, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Tamaulipas, and Veracruz, the limit is 0.04 per cent.
In Mexican states like Aguascalientes, Chiapas, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Tamaulipas, and Veracruz, the limit is 0.04 per cent BAC. A road in Aguascalientes, Mexico, is pictured
In Tabasco, a much higher limit of 0.15 per cent (1.5 mg/mL) has been reported.
Drunk driving is considered a serious criminal offence in Mexico and can result in severe penalties, including heavy fines and imprisonment.
The Cayman Islands reduced its BAC limit from 0.10 per cent to 0.07 per cent in October 2022, aligning it with stricter standards, although police note it hasn't significantly changed DUI numbers, which remain high.
Some countries, such as Barbados, the Marshall Islands, and Togo, reportedly have no set BAC limits at all, though drivers can still be charged with dangerous or impaired driving if their actions warrant it.
In both the US and England and Wales, the limit is 0.08 per cent BAC.
It comes as new drink driving laws could be enforced in Spain by the end of this year and will apply to cyclists and e-scooter riders.
The Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) proposed regulations that would apply to all drivers in the popular holiday destination, Majorca Daily Bulletin reports.
A new universal limit has been suggested to be 0.2g/l alcohol in blood or 0.1 mg/l in breath.
The Cayman Islands reduced its BAC limit from 0.10 per cent to 0.07 per cent in October 2022. Pictured: Seafarers' Way in George Town, Cayman Islands
The low proposed limits make it difficult for drivers to have any alcohol to remain under the restrictions.
Those who don't follow the rules could find themselves facing serious consequences under Spanish law.
Fines are often between €500 (£435) and €1,000 (£871) for driving when exceeding the legal limit but below criminal restrictions.
However, this varies based on the amount of alcohol, and drivers who have been caught out multiple times could be hit with higher fines.