California Drunk Driving Laws and Statistics
California Drunk Driving Laws
- BAC Limit: 0.08
- Enhanced Penalty BAC Level: 0.16
- Zero Tolerance Level: 0.01
- Implied Consent Law: Yes
- License Suspension 1st Offense: 4 Months
- License Suspension 2nd Offense: 2 Years
- License Suspension 3rd Offense: 4 Years
- Mandatory Jail Time: After 2nd Offense
- Mandatory Alcohol Education: Yes
- Mandatory Alcohol Treatment: Yes
- Ignition Interlock Device: Yes
- Vehicle Confiscation: After 3rd Offense
- Hardship License: After 30 Days
- Open Container Law: For driver and passengers
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California Drunk Driving Fatalities
| Total Fatalities | BAC=.00 | BAC=.01-.07 | BAC=.08+ |
| 3719 | 2564 | 251 | 1155 |
California Drunk Driving News
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