Regional legal limits
South America alcohol limits by country
Compare the standard drink-driving alcohol limits for countries in South America. Active calculator links are shown only for jurisdictions that are cleared for calculator use; guarded jurisdictions link back to the global legal-limits atlas row.
Countries in South America
Legal thresholds can change and may include special limits for novice, professional, or commercial drivers. Use this page as an educational index, not legal advice.
| Jurisdiction | Standard Limit | Verification | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina AR | 0‰ (0%) | primary last verified: 2026-05-03 | Open calculator |
| Bolivia BO | 0.5‰ (0.05%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Brazil BR | 0‰ (0%) | primary last verified: 2026-05-03 | Open calculator |
| Chile CL | 0.3‰ (0.03%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Colombia CO | 0.2‰ (0.02%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Ecuador EC | 0.3‰ (0.03%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Guyana GY | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Paraguay PY | 0‰ (0%) | primary last verified: 2026-05-03 | Open calculator |
| Peru PE | 0.5‰ (0.05%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Suriname SR | 0.5‰ (0.05%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Uruguay UY | 0‰ (0%) | primary last verified: 2026-05-03 | Open calculator |
| Venezuela VE | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |