California DUI Laws
Download article as a PDFCalifornia DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent |
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| "Per Se" BAC Limit | 0.08 Percent |
| Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit | 0.02 Percent |
| Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit | 0.16 Percent |
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Implied
Consent
to Submit to BAC Test? |
Yes |
California DUI Laws: Select Penalties |
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Minimum
License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense) |
6 months, 2 years, up to 10 years |
| Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment | Both (education if under 21) |
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Vehicle
Confiscation
Possible? |
Yes |
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Ignition
Interlock Device
Possible? |
Yes (mandatory for 3rd offense) |
California DUI Resources
- California DUI Statutes: Offenses Involving Alcohol or Drugs (California Vehicle Code Sections 23152 - 23229.1)
- California DUI: General Information - Overview of California DUI laws and penalties (Ca. DMV).
- Ignition Interlock Devices - Information about IIDs and a list of providers (Ca. DMV).
- California DMV Offices - Directory of California DMV field offices, which handle the license reinstatement process (Ca. DMV).
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