Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving Flashcards

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers age 21 and older in New Hampshire?

Answer: 0.08%

New Hampshire law sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for drivers 21 and older.

Under New Hampshire's Zero Tolerance Law, drivers under age 21 are considered impaired with a BAC of:

Answer: 0.02% or higher

New Hampshire's Zero Tolerance Law prohibits drivers under 21 from operating with a BAC of 0.02% or higher.

What does New Hampshire's Implied Consent Law mean for drivers?

Answer: You consent to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs if lawfully arrested

Implied Consent means that by driving in NH, you automatically consent to chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) if a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe you are impaired.

If you refuse a chemical sobriety test under New Hampshire's Implied Consent Law, your license will be suspended for:

Answer: 6 months to 2 years

Refusing a chemical test in New Hampshire results in a license suspension ranging from 6 months to 2 years depending on prior offenses.

A first-offense DWI conviction in New Hampshire can result in a license suspension of up to:

Answer: 1 year

A first-offense DWI in NH carries a license suspension of up to one year.

Which of the following is true about driving under the influence of prescription medications in New Hampshire?

Answer: It is illegal if the medication impairs your ability to drive

In NH, driving while impaired by any substance — including legally prescribed medications — is illegal if it affects your ability to operate a vehicle safely.

What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle drivers in New Hampshire?

Answer: 0.04%

Commercial vehicle drivers in NH are held to a stricter BAC limit of 0.04%, half the standard limit.