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Alcohol Drug Limits
- 1/18The legal BAC limit for drivers age 21 and older in Arkansas is
A BAC of 0.08% or higher means a driver is legally intoxicated and subject to DUI charges under Arkansas law.
A BAC of 0.02% may lead to license suspension for drivers under 21 due to
Arkansas enforces a zero-tolerance policy for under-21 drivers, penalizing any BAC at or above 0.02%.
Commercial drivers can be charged with DUI at a BAC level of
CDL holders are legally impaired at 0.04% BAC per federal and Arkansas regulations due to the high safety standards for commercial driving.
Refusing a chemical test in Arkansas leads to
Under Arkansas’s implied consent law, refusal results in a 12-month license revocation, separate from any DUI penalties.
The license suspension for a first DUI conviction is
A first DUI offense leads to at least 6 months of license suspension and may include fines, jail time, and ignition interlock requirements.
Minimum jail time for a first DUI with BAC over 0.08% is
Convicted drivers must serve at least 48 hours in jail, though alternatives like work programs may apply in some cases.
A BAC of 0.15% or more requires installation of
An IID is mandatory to prevent starting a vehicle unless the driver passes a breath-alcohol test, ensuring sober driving.
DUI convictions stay on your Arkansas driving record
These convictions do not expire and can affect employment, insurance, and future legal penalties for life.
Under Zero Tolerance, the legal BAC limit for under 21 drivers is
Any trace of alcohol (even 0.00% BAC) may lead to suspension, as underage drinking and driving is strictly prohibited.
Refusing a chemical test in Arkansas results in a license revocation period of
A full year’s license revocation is applied for refusal under Arkansas’s implied consent laws.
A second DUI within 5 years results in
Arkansas law mandates at least 7 days to 1 year in jail for a second DUI within 5 years, along with increased fines and license suspension. Penalties are more severe than for a first offense.
DUI with minors in the vehicle results in
In Arkansas, if a person is convicted of DUI while transporting a minor under 18, the court imposes an additional mandatory 7-day jail sentence on top of standard DUI penalties. This reflects the increased danger posed to vulnerable passengers.
CDL drivers refusing a chemical test are suspended for
CDL holders face a 2-year disqualification for test refusal due to strict commercial safety regulations.
Refusing a chemical test without a DUI conviction may still result in
Under Arkansas’s implied consent law, refusal to take a chemical test is a separate offense. It may lead to up to 1 year of jail time and an automatic 12-month license revocation, even if no DUI conviction occurs.
Suspected drug-impaired driving may require a
BAC tests do not detect drugs, so blood or urine tests are used to identify drug-related impairment.
Medical marijuana users can still be charged with DUI if they are
Even with a valid prescription, Arkansas law prohibits driving under the influence of any substance that impairs the driver. Legal status does not excuse impaired operation of a vehicle.
If a suspect cannot take a breath test due to injury, they have to give
Officers may administer a blood test to determine alcohol or drug presence when a breath test is not feasible.
One major effect of alcohol on driving is
Alcohol impairs reaction time, decision-making, and motor skills, making driving dangerous and illegal at certain BAC levels.