PennDOT PennDOT DUI and Alcohol-Related Traffic Laws

Question 1

In Pennsylvania, the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for non-commercial drivers age 21 and older is:

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.05%

Answer

0.10%

Answer

0.12%

Question 2

Under Pennsylvania's zero-tolerance law, drivers under age 21 may not operate a vehicle with a BAC at or above:

Accepted Answer

0.02%

Answer

0.00%

Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.08%

Question 3

Pennsylvania's DUI law has three tiers of impairment. The highest tier (Highest BAC) begins at a BAC of:

Accepted Answer

0.16%

Answer

0.10%

Answer

0.12%

Answer

0.20%

Question 4

What is the BAC range for Pennsylvania's 'High BAC' DUI tier?

Accepted Answer

0.10%–0.159%

Answer

0.08%–0.099%

Answer

0.12%–0.159%

Answer

0.08%–0.159%

Question 5

Under Pennsylvania's implied consent law, refusing a chemical sobriety test will result in:

Accepted Answer

A license suspension of at least 12 months

Answer

Immediate arrest only

Answer

A fine of $500

Answer

No consequence unless convicted of DUI

Question 6

A first-time DUI conviction in Pennsylvania at the General Impairment tier (BAC 0.08%–0.099%) typically results in:

Accepted Answer

Up to 6 months probation and a fine

Answer

Automatic 1-year license suspension

Answer

Mandatory 48-hour jail minimum

Answer

Ignition interlock for 2 years