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Is buzzed driving illegal?
I keep seeing public service announcements about how buzzed driving is illegal. After work, I usually join my co-workers for a drink or two—but I wouldn’t say I’m buzzed. What is considered buzzed driving?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Buzzed driving is illegal—but only to the effect that your ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired. Because each person’s tolerance of alcohol and/or drugs is different, what’s classified as buzzed driving varies from driver to driver.
To be considered illegal, in most states, buzzed driving must coincide with a blood alcohol level above 0.08 or another form of impairment detection. Law enforcement officers can use their own discretion in requiring a driver to take a field sobriety test, cheek swab, blood test, or something else to determine if they are indeed driving buzzed.
If you fail a breathalyzer or other impairment test, a police officer can arrest you for driving under the influence. So if you’re buzzed, the best plan of action is to get a sober ride or request an
Uber or Lyft
to safely get home.Choosing to drive when you’re buzzed is never a great idea. If you’ve been convicted of driving impaired, you may have an uphill battle to find affordable car insurance. That’s when
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