PA DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving in Pennsylvania

Question 1

In Pennsylvania, what is the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for drivers 21 years of age and older?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

Pennsylvania law sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for drivers 21 and older; at or above this level a driver is considered legally impaired.

Question 2

What BAC level is considered 'General Impairment' for a DUI charge in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

0.08% to 0.099%

Answer

Pennsylvania defines General Impairment DUI as a BAC of 0.08% to 0.099%, which is the lowest tier of DUI offense.

Question 3

Under Pennsylvania's zero tolerance law, what BAC level can result in a DUI charge for a driver under 21 years old?

Accepted Answer

0.02% or higher

Answer

Pennsylvania's zero tolerance law prohibits drivers under 21 from having a BAC of 0.02% or higher while operating a vehicle.

Question 4

What is the BAC threshold for the 'High BAC' tier of DUI in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

0.10% to 0.159%

Answer

Pennsylvania's High BAC tier applies when a driver's BAC is between 0.10% and 0.159%, carrying harsher penalties than General Impairment.

Question 5

In Pennsylvania, if you refuse a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) after a lawful DUI arrest, what happens to your license?

Accepted Answer

License suspended for 12 months for first offense

Answer

Under Pennsylvania's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test after a lawful DUI arrest results in a 12-month license suspension for a first offense.

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PA DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving in Pennsylvania