Alcohol and Drug Limits

BAC limit drivers 21 and older must not exceed...

Drivers 21 or older are legally intoxicated in Virginia at 0.08% BAC or higher.

BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Virginia is...

Virginia enforces a zero tolerance policy, setting the limit at 0.02% BAC for underage drivers.

Refusing a breathalyzer test in Virginia results in...

Refusal triggers automatic suspension for 1 year, even without a DUI conviction.

The law that requires drivers to take chemical tests is called...

By driving in Virginia, you legally agree to submit to BAC/drug testing if suspected of DUI.

A BAC of 0.15% or more in Virginia results in...

BAC over 0.15% carries minimum jail time, even for first-time DUI offenders.

Minimum jail time for DUI with BAC over 0.20% is..

BAC of 0.20%+ mandates 5 days jail, regardless of driving record.

License suspension period for first DUI offense is..

A first DUI conviction results in mandatory 1-year license suspension.

Penalty for second DUI within 10 years includes

Second-time DUI offenders face mandatory jail and license revocation for 3 years.

Minimum fine for first DUI conviction is..

A first DUI carries a minimum $250 fine, plus court costs and penalties.

DUI conviction possible below 0.08% BAC if

Impaired driving can lead to DUI charges even under 0.08% BAC.

Drug-related DUI in Virginia is punished

DUI drug charges carry the same penalties as alcohol-related DUIs.

Device often required after DUI conviction i

This device requires a breath test to start the car and is commonly court-ordered after DUI.

Ignition interlock requirement for first DUI is at least..

Interlock devices are installed for at least 6 months, per Virginia law.

Maximum legal BAC for CDL holders in Virginia is.

CDL holders face DUI penalties if BAC is 0.04% or higher while operating a commercial vehicle.

Administrative License Suspension (ALS) law means..

ALS allows police to suspend a driver’s license on the spot after a DUI arrest.

Driving under the influence with a child passenger results in...

DUI with a child (under 18) adds $500–$1,000 fine and up to 5 days in jail.