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Drinking and Driving in the United StatesEach of the 50 states and Washington D.C. has laws that prohibit driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or above. The laws for each state are similar, however each state does not treat a drunk driving conviction exactly the same. The laws, penalties and fines for drunk driving are all very high in most states, and the number of deaths caused by drunk drivers each year is still significantly high. This WebsiteThe purpose of this website is to document drunk driving laws, penalties and fines in each state. The information on this website has been researched and gathered from official state government websites. This information is available to anybody with an internet connection; however the value of this website is that the research has been done for you. A link has been placed at the bottom of every state page, to show where our research and information came from. Basic DUI InformationIn most states if you are convicted of drunk driving, you will be taken to jail, fined and you may have your license suspended or revoked. It is also possible that your license may be taken if you fail or refuse to take a breath or chemical test. In some states this is called an administrative license suspension that usually falls under the state's implied consent law. There are also states that allow convicted drunk drivers to drive only if their automobile has had a ignition interlock installed. This device analyzes a driver’s breath and could disable the ignition if the driver has been drinking. In some states, multiple offenders also face the possibility of having their vehicle seized and auctioned off by the state. In addition to the obvious financial damages caused by fines, and potential loss of employment scenarios, your automobile insurance requirements will be affected by a DUI conviction. Blood Alcohol ConcentrationYour blood alcohol concentration is known as "BAC". It is illegal in all states to drive with a BAC of 0.08 percent or above. How many drinks does it take to be legally drunk? There are calculators and charts that can be used as a reference, however these tools cannot predict with 100% certainty an individuals BAC score at any given time. The truth is it doesn't take much alcohol to become legally drunk, and individual attributes such as weight, gender and body fat percentage all contribute to the BAC equation. Good AdviceClearly, the best advice anyone can offer is not to drink and drive. Each year thousands of drivers are killed as a result of drunk driving, and the laws, penalties and fines regarding drunk driving are getting tougher each year. Remember, bad things happen when people drink and drive. Information IntegrityEven with our diligent research, laws are dynamic and new legislation is always in the works. We suggest a "reality check" with your local agency to make sure you understand the Drunk Driving laws, penalties and fines in your state. If you find any of our information on drunk driving laws inaccurate, please feel free to us the "About Us" icon at the top of the web page. DisclaimerThe information provided by the dui.drivinglaws.org Website is made available to provide immediate access for the convenience of interested persons. While we believe the information to be reliable, human or mechanical error remains a possibility. Therefore, the owner of dui.drivinglaws.org, 951online, LLC, does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or correct sequencing of this information. Neither the owners of the dui.drivinglaws.org website, nor any of the sources of the information, shall be responsible for any error or omission, or for the use of, or the results obtained from the use of, this information. Please be responsible and use the links provided on this website to verify the drunk driving laws, penalties and fines in your State. |
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