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Driving Under the Influence Flashcards

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  1. What is the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for adult drivers in Connecticut?

    Answer: 0.08%

    Connecticut's legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08%; driving above this is per se DUI.

  2. Connecticut's BAC limit for drivers under the age of 21 is:

    Answer: 0.02%

    Connecticut enforces a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving, with a BAC limit of 0.02% for drivers under 21.

  3. What does Connecticut's implied consent law mean for drivers?

    Answer: You agree to submit to BAC testing when lawfully requested

    By driving in Connecticut, you automatically consent to BAC testing (breath, blood, or urine) when lawfully requested by an officer.

  4. What is the consequence of refusing a chemical BAC test in Connecticut?

    Answer: Automatic 6-month license suspension

    Refusing a BAC test in Connecticut results in an automatic 6-month license suspension for a first offense, independent of DUI charges.

  5. A first-offense DUI conviction in Connecticut can result in up to how many days in jail?

    Answer: 1 year

    A first DUI offense in Connecticut carries a potential jail sentence of up to 6 months.

  6. In Connecticut, what device may be required after a DUI conviction to allow a driver to operate a vehicle?

    Answer: Ignition interlock device

    Connecticut courts may require DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock device that prevents the car from starting if alcohol is detected.