Some medications slow brain activity, delay reflexes, or blur vision, which can prevent you from responding quickly to road hazards.

Alcohol and many drugs distort perception and reaction time, making safe driving decisions much more difficult and increasing crash risk.

It is illegal to have any open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle, regardless of whether the vehicle is moving, stopped, or parked. Violating this law may result in a fine of up to $500.

You are still in violation of the open container law even if the vehicle is not in motion. The law applies to all passenger areas of vehicles on public roadways.

Drinking coffee does not speed up the body’s ability to process alcohol. Only time allows the body to eliminate alcohol and reduce impairment.

You are in violation of Texas’ Zero Tolerance law. Attempting to purchase alcohol as a minor can lead to fines, license suspension, community service, and alcohol awareness programs.

It is illegal to give, sell, or provide alcohol to a minor. The penalty can be a fine up to $4,000 and or up to one year in jail.

You may be required to complete alcohol education, perform community service, and have your license suspended for 30 to 180 days, depending on the offense and prior history.

You may face a fine of up to $2,000, a jail sentence between 72 hours and 180 days, and a drivers license suspension lasting from 90 days to 1 year.

You face a felony charge, with penalties of up to $10,000 in fines, 2 to 10 years in prison (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and a license suspension of 180 days to 2 years

You may be sentenced to time in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) with a long-term license suspension and a permanent criminal record.

The legal limit ensures driver alertness. Exceeding 0.8% leads to penalties.