Massachusetts OUI Laws
Massachusetts OUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent | |
| "Per Se" BAC Limit | 0.08 Percent |
| Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit | 0.02 Percent |
| Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit | 0.20 |
| Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test? | Yes |
Massachusetts OUI Laws: Select Penalties | |
| Minimum License Suspension or Revocation (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense) | 1 year (reduced w/ alcohol education course)/2 years /8 years |
| Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment | Yes |
| Vehicle Confiscation Possible? | Yes |
| Ignition Interlock Device Possible? | Yes (required for repeat offenders) |
Massachusetts OUI Resources:
- Massachusetts OUI Statute: Operating under the Influence (Mass. Gen. Laws 90 24).
- OUI: Suspensions and Hearings - Details on license suspensions and hearings following a failed or refused blood alcohol test (Mass. Dept. of Transportation).
- Ignition Interlock - Background on Melanie's Law and Massachusetts' ignition interlock program (Mass. Dept. of Transportation).
- OUI Brochure - Details on developments in Massachusetts
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