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California Drunk Driving Laws And Penalties Explained!

Jacob Evans by Jacob Evans
31 October 2022
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California Drunk Driving Laws And Penalties

The legality of “drink and drive” in California is a major issue, and the entire state abides by the stringent regulations in this respect. Furthermore, drinking laws are not only applicable to the consumption of alcohol but also to any drugs like cough syrup, etc. Therefore, according to California driving laws, any person violating such provisions will be subject to hefty fines and penalties or imprisonment.

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Therefore, if you are driving in any lane of California, please ensure that you have passed the different medical tests for the purpose of DUI. Moreover, under any circumstance, you must consent to the required tests like blood, urine, saliva, and so on. The responsible officer has the right to arrest you and suspend your driving license if it is proved that you are drunk while driving the vehicle.

Here are the rules for your reference to make you aware of the concerned laws related to the consumption of drinks and drugs if you are driving any vehicle in California. It is totally unlawful if you neglect the requirements and deviate from any of them.

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  • Necessary Driving Requirements In California
  • No Tolerance For Under-21 Drivers
  • Action Of The Court
  • Applicability To Other Modes Of Transport
  • Chances To Lose The License

Necessary Driving Requirements In California

  • In the case of a 21-year-old, the permissible BAC (Blood Alcohol Consumption) limit is below 0.08%
  • In the case of a driver below 21 years, the permissible limit for BAC is below 0.01%
  • For a person under the probationary period of DUI, the BAC limit must be below 0.01%, irrespective of age.
  • The driver is subject to a BAC limit of below 0.04% if the vehicle was carrying passengers during the offense.
  • The BAC limit is again restricted to below 0.04%, whether the driver has a CDL or not if the vehicle requires a CDL.
Necessary Driving Requirements In California

The arrest under DUI rules will make you undergo strict administrative actions. However, this may be different for the operating court regarding your driving privilege. If the DUI suspends your DL, you will get a temporary license for 30 days.

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The driver will always be under surveillance to notice whether he commits any such crime under probation. Necessary actions will be taken against him or her for committing the offense.

No Tolerance For Under-21 Drivers

The tests for drink and driving vary according to the age of the driver. Hence, if the driver is below 21, PAS results must be submitted. In addition, it implies Preliminary Alcohol Screening to determine the amount of alcohol the driver has taken before sitting behind the wheel.

If the person cannot show this test, the alternative requirements include a hand-held breath test or any other acceptable chemical test. The suspension of the DL can extend to one year if it is found that the BAS level is equal to or more than 0.01%.

The blood test or breath test reports are also needed if the BAC level touches 0.05%. The arrest under DUI will occur if the result is more than 0.05%.

Action Of The Court

After the results of different chemical tests show positive for being drunk while driving, the DUI conviction will also need to be proved in a court of law. DMV takes the first action against the violator and suspends the license.

Any complaint of DUI conviction will be identified as a severe crime in the court of California. After the DUI program is over, the court may take the necessary action as per the offense committed by the person.

The driver may be subject to a temporary imprisonment period or pay off fines for the violation. Moreover, the Driving Licence suspension can also increase if the court so wants.

Applicability To Other Modes Of Transport

Are you not driving any vehicle like a car or two-wheeler and think the rules apply only to these transports? The fact is not so, as the drivers of water or jet skis, aquaplanes, or any vessel are also subject to the same law in California.

For future convictions, the court will utilize these reports and treat them as prior convictions. California Harbors and Navigation Code are applicable for water transports. If you have any case under these provisions, you will have a record of committing the driving offense in the future.

Determining the duration of your DL suspension will depend upon these convictions and reports.

Chances To Lose The License

Driving a motor vehicle with alcohol content in the blood above the permissible level is illegal in California. Furthermore, you can lose your DL also under the DUI program. Hence, it is crucial that you become conscious of the BAC level before driving any vehicle. The chances of losing the Driving License are more if the BAC level touches a point of 0.08% or above.

Besides, the operations of the vehicle may further lead to cancellation of DL in case of consuming particular food or any drugs, including the prescribed medications. Even one glass can hamper your driving skills. Therefore, please avoid drugs or alcohol while driving any motor vehicle, two-wheeler, or water vehicle.

Completing the DUI program is mandatory for any offense coming under the purview of DUI. If the driver is over 21 years old, California Insurance Proof Certificate is essential to file. Moreover, the restriction and reissue fees also need to be paid before committing the violation. He or she will have to enroll the name for the DUI program and provide consent for various health tests.

Furthermore, commercial drivers need to follow some additional rules to protect their DL from suspension. DUI convictions will lead to one-year disqualification for these drivers operating the vehicles for commercial purposes. In addition, the issuance of restricted DL to the drivers by the DMV will be subject to the holding of a CDL. But the court may prohibit such issuance of DL to the driver if it considers him/her to be a risk to the public.

The subsequent convictions of DUI will lead to imposing the revocation or suspension of DL for two to five years. Moreover, the penalties and fines will also be higher. Therefore, it is precarious to drive after drinking, especially in California. Please avoid driving without a proper IID installed on your vehicle.

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