What is Impaired Driving?
In Arizona, if you are 21-years-old or older, you can receive a DUI charge if your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is above .08% (commercial vehicle driver - .04%, under 21 - 0.00%). If you are pulled over and suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs through field sobriety testing, a chemical test will be administered. Refusal to take the chemical test may result in a one year suspension of your driver license, if it is your first offense. If it is your second or third offense, your driver license may be suspended for two years.
What are the penalties for a DUI in Arizona?
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1st Offense |
2nd Offense |
3rd Offense |
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Jail |
Min. 24 hours to 10 days |
Min. 30 days to 90 days |
Min. 4 months |
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Fines and Penalties |
$250 base fine |
$500 base fine |
$750 base fine |
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License Suspension |
90 days to 1 year |
1 year |
1 year |
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Interlock Ignition Device Required? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The table below shows the general effects of alcohol within one hour on an average person of a given body weight. Please do not rely solely on this information. Every person is different and alcohol effects each person in a different way. Only you know your limits. Please drink responsibly.
Levels of Intoxication One Standard Drink Equals
BAC less than 0.05% - Use Caution 1.5 oz. 80 proof liquor, or
BAC .05-.079% - May be impaired 5 oz. wine, or
BAC .08%+ - Presumed under the influence 12 oz. beer
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Body Weight |
Number of Drinks |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
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100 |
0.032 |
0.065 |
0.097 |
0.129 |
0.162 |
0.194 |
0.226 |
0.258 |
0.291 |
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120 |
0.027 |
0.054 |
0.081 |
0.108 |
0.135 |
0.161 |
0.188 |
0.215 |
0.242 |
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140 |
0.023 |
0.046 |
0.069 |
0.092 |
0.115 |
0.138 |
0.161 |
0.184 |
0.207 |
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160 |
0.020 |
0.040 |
0.060 |
0.080 |
0.101 |
0.121 |
0.141 |
0.161 |
0.181 |
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180 |
0.018 |
0.036 |
0.054 |
0.072 |
0.090 |
0.108 |
0.126 |
0.144 |
0.162 |
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200 |
0.016 |
0.032 |
0.048 |
0.064 |
0.080 |
0.097 |
0.113 |
0.129 |
0.145 |
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220 |
0.015 |
0.029 |
0.044 |
0.058 |
0.073 |
0.088 |
0.102 |
0.117 |
0.131 |
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240 |
0.014 |
0.027 |
0.040 |
0.053 |
0.067 |
0.081 |
0.095 |
0.108 |
0.121 |
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This table shows the general effects of alcohol within one hour on an average of a given body weight. Please do not rely solely on this information. Every person is different and alcohol effects each person in a different way. Only you know your limits. Please drink responsibly. |
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Even though use of marijuana is legal in Arizona a person can still be charged with DUI drugs based on the fact that THC in the blood will often result in a DUI charge. A simple traffic violation may lead to a stop and blood by the police. The best advice is if you smoke don't drive similar to if you drink don't drive. As always we should be careful about your driving habits.
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