Tennessee DUI Laws
Tennessee DUI Laws
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Tennessee's DUI Laws and Penalties for a Conviction
In Tennessee, you can be convicted of DUI for operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08% or more or while impaired by drugs or alcohol. The penalties depend on how many prior DUI convictions you have.
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Tennessee's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties
Tennessee law prohibits operating a vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The term “vessel” includes “every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.” Read about how the offense is defined and the penalties for a conviction.
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Tennessee's Alcohol Open Container Laws and Violation Penalties
Read about the open container rules in Tennessee and the penalties you'll face for an open container ticket.
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Tennessee’s DUI Implied Consent Laws and Refusing a Blood or Breath Test
Tennessee’s implied consent law specifies that any person who operates a vehicle within the state is deemed to have consented to a breath test to determine the driver’s BAC.
