Tennessee Drunk Driving Laws and Statistics

Tennessee Drunk Driving Laws

• BAC Limit: 0.08
• Enhanced Penalty BAC Level: 0.2
• Zero Tolerance Level: 0.02
• Implied Consent Law: Yes
• License Suspension 1st Offense: 1 Year
• License Suspension 2nd Offense: 2 Years
• License Suspension 3rd Offense: 3 Years
• Mandatory Jail Time: After 2nd Offense
• Mandatory Alcohol Education: Possible
• Mandatory Alcohol Treatment: Possible
• Ignition Interlock Device: Yes
• Vehicle Confiscation: After 2nd Offense
• Hardship License: No
• Open Container Law: "For driver only (statewide)

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Tough New DUI Law Drives Surge in 24/7 Alcohol Monitoring PR Newswire (press release) MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When Tennessee\'s new DUI bill took effect on January 1st, courts statewide began to ramp up integration of a high-tech alcohol monitoring sys more...

Some Say New DUI Law Is Confusing & Unconstitutional NewsChannel5.com A new DUI law in Tennessee that took effect January first is being called confusing and unconstititutional. The law states repeat DUI offenders shall not be ... and more » more...

New Tennessee DUI Law Causes Confusion WTVC AP A new DUI statute that took effect Jan. 1 is a source of confusion for judges. General Sessions Court judges and night court magistrates have been ... and more » more...

Courthouse News Service Taco Bell Meat Courthouse News Service NASHVILLE - A class action challenges Tennessee\'s new DUI law that says people with prior DUI convictions who are arrested again on drunk-driving charges ... and more » more...

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