UT DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 2

Question 1

Utah was the first state to lower its per se BAC limit for drivers 21 and older to what level?

Accepted Answer

0.05%

Answer

Utah lowered its legal BAC limit to 0.05% effective December 30, 2018, the first state to do so.

Question 2

Under Utah's 'Not-a-Drop' law, what BAC level is illegal for a driver under 21?

Accepted Answer

Any detectable amount of alcohol

Answer

Drivers under 21 in Utah may not drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in their body.

Question 3

What is the maximum BAC allowed for a person operating a commercial motor vehicle in Utah?

Accepted Answer

0.04%

Answer

Commercial drivers are held to a stricter 0.04% BAC limit while operating a commercial vehicle.

Question 4

Under Utah's implied consent law, by driving on Utah roads you have agreed to what?

Accepted Answer

Submit to a chemical test when lawfully requested by an officer

Answer

Implied consent means licensed drivers agree in advance to chemical testing when an officer has grounds to request it.

Question 5

If a driver refuses a lawfully requested chemical test in Utah, what happens?

Accepted Answer

Their license can be revoked for a longer period than a failed test

Answer

Refusing a chemical test triggers a driver license revocation, typically 18 months for a first refusal, longer than a failed test suspension.

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