AZ Arizona DUI and Impaired Driving 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Arizona, a driver is considered legally impaired (DUI) with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
- 0.05% or higher
- 0.08% or higher (Correct answer)
- 0.10% or higher
- 0.12% or higher
Correct answer: 0.08% or higher
Arizona law sets the legal DUI limit at a BAC of 0.08% for drivers 21 and older; commercial drivers face a lower limit of 0.04%.
Question 2: Under Arizona's 'Extreme DUI' law, a driver is charged with Extreme DUI when their BAC is:
- 0.08% or higher
- 0.10% or higher
- 0.15% or higher (Correct answer)
- 0.20% or higher
Correct answer: 0.15% or higher
Arizona's Extreme DUI applies when a driver's BAC is 0.15% or higher, carrying significantly harsher penalties than standard DUI.
Question 3: Arizona's implied consent law means that by driving on public roads, you automatically agree to:
- Follow all posted speed limits
- Submit to chemical testing if lawfully arrested for DUI (Correct answer)
- Carry SR-22 insurance at all times
- Submit to random roadside drug testing
Correct answer: Submit to chemical testing if lawfully arrested for DUI
Implied consent in Arizona means all drivers consent to chemical BAC testing (blood, breath, or urine) when lawfully arrested for DUI.
Question 4: What happens to an Arizona driver's license if they refuse a chemical test after a DUI arrest?
- No penalty if they pass a field sobriety test
- Automatic 1-year suspension for first refusal (Correct answer)
- A written warning only
- License held for 24 hours and returned
Correct answer: Automatic 1-year suspension for first refusal
Refusing a chemical test in Arizona results in an automatic 1-year license suspension for a first refusal, independent of any DUI charge outcome.
Question 5: In Arizona, what is the legal BAC limit for drivers under 21 years of age?
- 0.08%
- 0.04%
- 0.02%
- Any detectable amount (0.00%) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Any detectable amount (0.00%)
Arizona has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving — any detectable BAC is grounds for a DUI charge for drivers under 21.
Question 6: Which of the following prescription medications could legally impair an Arizona driver and result in a DUI charge?
- Over-the-counter vitamins
- Prescribed sedatives or anti-anxiety medications (Correct answer)
- Approved vaccines
- Topical creams
Correct answer: Prescribed sedatives or anti-anxiety medications
Arizona's DUI law covers any substance — including legally prescribed medications — that impairs a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely.
AZ Arizona DUI and Impaired Driving 1
In Arizona, a driver is considered legally impaired (DUI) with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of: