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Drinking and Driving Laws in North Carolina
The State of North Carolina prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle by any driver with a .08 percent or above blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The .08 percent limit is the standard benchmark across the United States for the "impaired" driver. North Carolina has lower limits for drivers under the age of 21 and commercial drivers. Minors that are convicted for driving with any amount of drugs or alcohol in their system will have their drivers license suspended for one year.
First NC DWI Offense- 1st Drunk Driving Conviction
License Suspension – 1 Year Mandatory
Substance Abuse Assessment / Treatment
Drinking and Driving specifications in North Carolina
Drinking and driving is a serious offense in North Carolina. The state blood alcohol content limit is .08 for drivers over the age of 21 and .04 for drivers operating commercial vehicles. There is a zero tolerance policy for drivers under the age of 21. North Carolina also has an implied consent law, meaning that it is illegal for a driver to refuse a police officer's request to take a sobriety test. Punishment for drinking and driving varies depending on how many prior offenses the driver has, but may include fines and jail time. Additional punishments exist for drivers with blood alcohol content over .15, speeding, driving on a suspended license or causing an accident.
ZERO TOLERANCE LAW
Zero Tolerance law has been introduced in all states. According to this law individuals below the age of 21 are expected to drive a vehicle without consuming any amount of alcohol. Any amount of alcohol found in their body at the time of accident or even while driving, they are booked under DWI offense and subjected DWI conviction.
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First NC DWI Offense- 1st Drunk Driving Conviction
License Suspension – 1 Year Mandatory
Substance Abuse Assessment / Treatment
Drinking and Driving specifications in North Carolina
Drinking and driving is a serious offense in North Carolina. The state blood alcohol content limit is .08 for drivers over the age of 21 and .04 for drivers operating commercial vehicles. There is a zero tolerance policy for drivers under the age of 21. North Carolina also has an implied consent law, meaning that it is illegal for a driver to refuse a police officer's request to take a sobriety test. Punishment for drinking and driving varies depending on how many prior offenses the driver has, but may include fines and jail time. Additional punishments exist for drivers with blood alcohol content over .15, speeding, driving on a suspended license or causing an accident.
ZERO TOLERANCE LAW
Zero Tolerance law has been introduced in all states. According to this law individuals below the age of 21 are expected to drive a vehicle without consuming any amount of alcohol. Any amount of alcohol found in their body at the time of accident or even while driving, they are booked under DWI offense and subjected DWI conviction.
One driver at a time; take the pledge to being a teen safe driver!
https://contests.amfam.com/pledge/