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todvango
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The confusion may in fact be a result of the states changing their laws all of the time. However, based on some sources, I think the "legal limit" for blood alcohol content may be .08 in every state in the union.
Check out this first site...
http://www.ama-cycle.org/ridestraight/resources/BAlimits.asp
It's clearly outdated and may lead one to believe that there is no legal limit in Mass. But I know for a fact that Ohio is wrong, because the legal limit here is .08.
Now look at this site...
http://www.alcoholcontrols.com/lebaclibyst.html
It's pretty well done I think and includes penalties. If you take it at face value, every state is indeed .08.
Once upon a time it may have been true that some states had no set limit, but doesn't appear to be anymore.
Edit: Well said, Misha. It is legal to drink and drive so long as you are not over the limit and can pass field sobriety tests if stopped. |
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keengrrl76
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Only if murdering people is illegal in the state as well.
As for variations on the BAC level:
If you are pulled over for speeding or other moving violations and you have ANY amount of alcohol in your system, even if it is under the 'legal' limit, you can be charged with reckless driving while under the influence.
Same goes for being in an accident regardless of whether or not there are any injuries.
If the alcohol in your system is affecting your driving ability, even if it's under the legal limit, you are too inebriated to be driving and it is irresponsible to get behind the wheel. |
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D R
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They set a limit of what your blood alchol level can be. For example PA is .08 if you have 1 beer you will not be at the limit. So to answer your question yes you can drink and drive but you can't get hammered and drive |
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Don B
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It may not be, but it surely is unwise. |
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LYNDA M
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yes it is,it is also very dangerous. |
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The Mr. Pine
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Keep not believing them. |
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Mike E
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Yes it is illegal in all 50 states and the Distric of Columbia. It is a law that the federal government instituted but allow the states to determine the proper punishment. All states have a BAC of .1 or lower as legal limit. For example KS is .08 WA is .08 South Carolina is .1 |
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gbj
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yes, if your over .08 normally, DUI for less in most states |
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Ashley
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yes as far as i know |
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Uncle Red
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Geez everyone answered this one wrong. the only state you can legally drink and drive is the state of Intoxication. |
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passengers in Texas were allowed to have open containers until a few years ago. now all states have banned drinking and driving. thank you madd |
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getemgirl2105
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as far as I know it is |
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☼evolvedkw☼
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Whoever told you that is in the wrong state, mental state that is. |
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Dr Universe
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Yes it is |
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NutstersChick
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if it is, which i very much doubt.
it shouldn't be.
even one drink can affect reaction times.
nowhere should drink-driving be encouraged! |
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Sharon G
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I would hope so, if it's not it should be! |
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Boy A
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I don't know if you're in the US or not but by your question, it sounds like you are. There is a US question board you know..
Anyway, all states might have different alcohol levels allowed but it's illegal in all of them to be driving over that given limit. And if you're going to be driving, you really shouldn't be drinking ANYTHING. Even if you're in an accident and you're not over the limit, you lose all your rights. It's just not worth it, it's irresponsible, careless and selfish. |
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jay k
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Yes it's illegal although some states have differing alocohol to blood percentage levels. |
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laplandfan
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WHY oh why would you want to even risk it???? Even if it was legal???
So you would be okay with drink driving and killing someone then just so long as the state says you can get away with it??? |
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Misha
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Drinking and subsequent driving IS LEGAL in every US state.
What is illegal, is drinking TOO MUCH and driving. And how much is too much differs from state to state. |
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(R)Evolutionary is who i AM
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sorry but i'm not sure but i really hope it is illegal, i really hate drunk drivers |
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Should be Working!
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It is illegal in all states, but some states have a different level before you are considered intoxicated. In Washington State it is 0.8. |
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Just watched COPS on sky and the officer mentioned it was illegal in every state. |
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Loco in SW Houston
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The only state it is LEGAL to drink & drive is the STATE OF INTOXICATION. The only think that is different is the limit. In some states it is .08 (somebody please correct me if I am wrong here) while others it is a .10.
If you want to drink and drive then you should be thrown in jail and and charged with attempted vehicle manslaughter -- one charge PER aresting officer. |
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gbftl1
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Its illegal in all states. Whoever told you that was probably drunk at the time. |
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shorty
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Ummm duh...yes it is illegal everywhere to drink and drive |
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♥Catie♥
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you cant drink and drive ANYWHERE! who ever told u that is stupid and i wouldnt trust them! |
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jeff h
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I think there is no open container law in texas.
but it is illegal to be driving drunk anywhere in the us. The limits of that are different from state
to state. |
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gordon r
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anything is only illegal wen u get caught...dont get caught and its legal |
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