Georgia DUI Laws
Download article as a PDFGeorgia 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 | 0.15 Percent |
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Implied
Consent
to Submit to BAC Test? |
Yes |
Georgia DUI Laws: Select Penalties |
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Minimum
License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense) |
1 year, 120 days*, 5 years |
| Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment | Both |
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Vehicle
Confiscation
Possible? |
Yes |
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Ignition
Interlock Device
Possible? |
Yes |
*120-day "hard" suspension, followed by the opportunity to get an ignition interlock device installed for the remainder of the suspension (up to three years total).
Georgia DUI Resources:
- Georgia DUI Statutes: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Ga. Code 40-6-391).
- DUI Frequently Asked Questions - Answers to common questions about Georgia DUI laws (Ga. Dept. of Driver Services).
- Approved DUI / Defensive Driving Schools - List of approved DUI schools in Georgia (Ga. Dept. of Driver Services).
- Ignition Interlock Service Providers - List of approved IID service providers (Ga. Dept. of Driver Services).
- Driver's License Suspensions and Revocations - Information about license suspension and reinstatement (Ga. Dept. of Driver Services).
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