BAC Limit By State

Legal Limit for DUI

Legal Limit for DUI
AlabamaAlabama8%
AlaskaAlaska8%
ArizonaArizona8%
ArkansasArkansas8%
CaliforniaCalifornia8%
ColoradoColorado8%
ConnecticutConnecticut8%
DelawareDelaware8%
District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia8%
FloridaFlorida8%
GeorgiaGeorgia8%
HawaiiHawaii8%
IdahoIdaho8%
IllinoisIllinois8%
IndianaIndiana8%
IowaIowa8%
KansasKansas8%
KentuckyKentucky8%
LouisianaLouisiana8%
MaineMaine8%
MarylandMaryland8%
MassachusettsMassachusetts8%
MichiganMichigan8%
MinnesotaMinnesota8%
MississippiMississippi8%
MissouriMissouri8%
MontanaMontana8%
NebraskaNebraska8%
NevadaNevada8%
New HampshireNew Hampshire8%
New JerseyNew Jersey8%
New MexicoNew Mexico8%
New YorkNew York8%
North CarolinaNorth Carolina8%
North DakotaNorth Dakota8%
OhioOhio8%
OklahomaOklahoma8%
OregonOregon8%
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania8%
Rhode IslandRhode Island8%
South CarolinaSouth Carolina8%
South DakotaSouth Dakota8%
TennesseeTennessee8%
TexasTexas8%
UtahUtah8%
VermontVermont8%
VirginiaVirginia8%
WashingtonWashington8%
West VirginiaWest Virginia8%
WisconsinWisconsin8%
WyomingWyoming8%

Introduction

Driving under the influence is a paramount concern in the United States, contributing significantly to traffic accidents and fatalities. Blood Alcohol Concentration, or BAC, serves as a crucial metric in combating this issue, with legal limits set state by state to deter such behavior. BAC represents the percentage of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream, and a BAC of 0.08% or higher is generally considered 'legally intoxicated' for drivers over 21. This regulation is far-reaching and absolute, applying to every state in the Union.

  • Each of the 50 states' legal BAC limit for DUI is uniformly set at 0.08%. This constant figure emanates from the federal legal BAC limit enacted for the safety of motorists across the country.

By Region

Alabama

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Alabama

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

N/A

Alaska

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Alaska

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

0%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Arizona

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Arizona

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

0%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Arkansas

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Arkansas

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

California

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California

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

16%

Colorado

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Colorado

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

17%

Connecticut

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Connecticut

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

16%

Delaware

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Delaware

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

District of Columbia

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District of Columbia

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

0%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Florida

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Florida

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Georgia

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Georgia

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Hawaii

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Hawaii

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Idaho

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Idaho

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

20%

Illinois

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Illinois

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

0%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

16%

Indiana

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Indiana

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Iowa

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Iowa

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Kansas

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Kansas

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Kentucky

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Kentucky

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

18%

Louisiana

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Louisiana

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Maine

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Maine

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

0%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Maryland

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Maryland

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

N/A

Massachusetts

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Massachusetts

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

20%

Michigan

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Michigan

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

17%

Minnesota

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Minnesota

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

0%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

16%

Mississippi

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Mississippi

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

N/A

Missouri

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Missouri

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Montana

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Montana

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

N/A

Nebraska

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Nebraska

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Nevada

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Nevada

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

18%

New Hampshire

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New Hampshire

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

18%

New Jersey

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New Jersey

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

1%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

10%

New Mexico

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New Mexico

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

16%

New York

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New York

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

18%

North Carolina

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North Carolina

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

0%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

North Dakota

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North Dakota

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

18%

Ohio

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Ohio

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

17%

Oklahoma

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Oklahoma

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

17%

Oregon

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Oregon

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

0%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

N/A

Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

16%

Rhode Island

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Rhode Island

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

South Carolina

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South Carolina

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

16%

South Dakota

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South Dakota

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

17%

Tennessee

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Tennessee

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

20%

Texas

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Texas

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Utah

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Utah

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

16%

Vermont

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Vermont

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

N/A

Virginia

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Virginia

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Washington

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Washington

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

West Virginia

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West Virginia

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Wisconsin

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Wisconsin

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%

Wyoming

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Wyoming

Metric

Value

Rank

Legal Limit for DUI

8%

Legal Limit for Zero Tolerance

2%

Legal Limit for Enhanced Penalties

15%