Tennessee DUI & DWI Laws
Jun 30, 2016
Tennessee has very strict drinking driving laws that come with severe punishments, especially if the drunk driving incident resulted in injury or death. In Tennessee, you can be convicted of a DUI or driving under the influence if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08% or greater. A DUI is considered a crime that not only includings misuse of alcohol while operating a vehicle but driving under the influence of controlled substances and drugs as well. Legal limit in Tennessee: Standard, non-commercial drivers: .08% BAC
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Indiana OWI & DUI Laws
Jun 30, 2016
Indiana has various laws that punish drivers who are driving under the influence of substance that could affect their ability to operate a vehicle. You will be subject to a OWI or operating while intoxicated charge if found guilty of driving with a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of .02%. Punishments will increase severely if found guilty of driving with a BAC of .15% or greater. Legal limit in Indiana: Standard, non-commercial drivers: .08% BAC Commercial drivers: .04% BAC Drivers under 21: .02% BAC Penalties, Fines,
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Massachusetts OUI & DUI Laws
Jun 30, 2016
In Massachusetts you will be convicted of operating under the influence (OUI) if you have a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater. An OUI is an interchangeable term with DUI (driving under the influence) that are both crimes committed by operating a vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. Legal limit in Massachusetts: Standard, non-commercial drivers: .08% BAC Commercial drivers: .04% BAC Drivers under 21: .02% BAC Penalties, Fines, & Suspension Massachusetts OUI & DUI Penalties, Fines, & Suspension Penalty 1st offense
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Arizona DUI & DWI Laws
Jun 30, 2016
In Arizona, a driver can be convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) if their blood alcohol concentration is .08% or greater. A driving under the influence (DUI) charge is a crime committed by operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs or alcohol. Legal limit in Arizona: Standard, non-commercial drivers: .08% BAC Commercial drivers: .04% BAC Drivers under 21: Zero tolerance BAC Penalties, Fines, & Suspension Arizona DUI & DWI Penalties, Fines, & Suspension Penalty 1st offense 2nd offense 3rd offense Sentence 24 hours
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Washington DUI & DWI Laws
Jun 30, 2016
In Washington you can be convicted of DUI or driving under the influence for both the use of drugs and/or alcohol while driving. You can be convicted if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08% or greater. A driving under the influence (DUI) charge is a crime committed by operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. Legal limit in Washington Standard, non-commercial drivers: .08% BAC Commercial drivers: .04% BAC Drivers under 21: .02% BAC Penalties, Fines, & Suspension Washington DUI & DWI Penalties, Fines,
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Virginia DUI & DWI Laws
Jun 30, 2016
Virginia has strict drinking and driving laws to protect its roads. In Virginia a person can be convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08 or higher or if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A DUI, or driving while under the influence, is a drunk driving conviction is above the state legal alcohol limit, rendering the driver legally impaired. Legal limit in Virginia: Standard, non-commercial drivers: .08% BAC Commercial drivers: .04% BAC Drivers under 21:
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New Jersey DUI & DWI Laws
Jun 30, 2016
New Jersey DUI or DWI laws are very strict and complex to punish those who break the law. A person can be convicted of a DUI (driving under the influence) if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is greater than or equal to .08%. A DUI, or driving while under the influence, is a drunk driving conviction is above the state legal alcohol limit, rendering the driver legally impaired. Legal limit in New Jersey: Standard, non-commercial drivers: .08% BAC Commercial drivers: .04% BAC Drivers under 21: .02% BAC
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Michigan OWI & DUI Laws
Jun 30, 2016
In Michigan a person can be convicted of operating while intoxicated (OWI) if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal alcohol limit of .08%. In addition, Michigan has a operating while visually impaired (OWVI) law meaning you are under the influence of both drugs and alcohol while driving. Legal limit in Michigan: Standard, non-commercial drivers: .08% BAC Commercial drivers: .04% BAC Drivers under 21: Zero tolerance Penalties, Fines, & Suspension Michigan OWI & DUI Penalties, Fines, & Suspension Penalty 1st offense 2nd offense
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North Carolina DWI & DUI Laws
Jun 29, 2016
In North Carolina, a person can be convicted of driving while impaired (DWI) if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08% or higher or if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A DWI is a drunk driving conviction is above the state legal alcohol limit, rendering the driver legally impaired. Legal limit in North Carolina: Standard, non-commercial drivers: .08% BAC Commercial drivers: .04% BAC Drivers under 21: 0.0% BAC (zero tolerance) Penalties, Fines, & Suspension North Carolina DUI & DWI Penalties, Fines,
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Texas DWI & DUI Laws
Feb 23, 2016
In Texas, a person can be arrested for a DWI if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08% or higher. A DWI, or driving while intoxicated, is a drunk driving conviction is above the state legal alcohol limit, rendering the driver legally impaired. A DUI conviction is reserved for drivers under 21 who are drinking illegally. The legal limit in Texas is as follows: Standard, non-commercial drivers: 0.08 Commercial drivers: 0.04 Drivers under 21: 0.01 Penalties, Fines, & Suspension Texas DWI & DUI Penalties, Fines,
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