CO DMV DUI & Impaired Driving

Question 1

In Colorado, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level constitutes a per se DUI offense for adult drivers?

Accepted Answer

0.08% or higher

Answer

In Colorado, a BAC of 0.08% or higher is the legal threshold for a per se DUI violation for drivers 21 and older.

Question 2

What is the Colorado legal limit that results in a DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) charge?

Accepted Answer

0.05% BAC

Answer

A BAC between 0.05% and 0.079% in Colorado can result in a DWAI charge, a lesser offense than DUI.

Question 3

What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

0.02% BAC

Answer

Colorado uses a zero-tolerance standard for underage drivers — any BAC of 0.02% or higher results in a UDD (Underage Drinking and Driving) offense.

Question 4

Under Colorado's Express Consent Law, what is a driver deemed to have consented to when operating on public roads?

Accepted Answer

Chemical testing (breath or blood) if lawfully requested by an officer

Answer

Colorado's Express Consent Law means that by driving on public roads, you consent to chemical testing of your breath or blood if a law enforcement officer has probable cause.

Question 5

What is the administrative penalty for refusing a chemical test in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

One-year driver's license revocation for a first offense

Answer

Refusing a chemical test in Colorado results in a one-year license revocation for a first offense under the Express Consent Law.

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