| If
you are between the ages of 18 and 20, it is
against the law to drive a vehicle with a blood
alcohol level (BAL) above .02%. If you drink and
drive, you could receive the following… |
- Fine of $250
- 30 hours of
community service
- Required to
attend a special course on driving while
intoxicated
- Suspended
driver’s license for 1-3 months
|
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.08% Per se Law (31-27-2)
|
| If you are 21 or older,
it is against the law to drive a vehicle with a blood alcohol
level (BAL) above .08%. The per se law means that a person can
be charged on a test of BAL alone, without evidence of
impairment. If you drink and drive, you could
receive the following….
|
- Fine between
$100 and $500
- 10 to 60 hours
of community service
- Required to
attend a special course on driving while intoxicated
- Suspended
driver’s license for 1-18 months
- Imprisonment
for up to 1 year
For
people of all ages, penalties are more severe if a
person has had more than one offense. |
