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What is Massachusetts’s blood alcohol limit?
My best friend was convicted of a DUI driving home from the bar a few weeks ago. I didn’t think he had that much to drink but he was over the legal limit. What’s the maximum allowable blood alcohol concentration in Massachusetts?
Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Driving home after a few drinks is like playing Russian roulette. The legal blood alcohol limit in
Massachusetts
is 0.08% for drivers over 21 and 0.02% for drivers under 21.Penalties for an OUI in Massachusetts depend on the severity of the offense and the number of prior convictions in the last 10 years. For a first offense, here are the penalties:
- $500 to $5,000 fine
- Maximum of 2.5 years in jail
- Up to one year of driver’s license suspension
First-time offenders must also complete one year of probation, an alcohol education course, and up to 30 hours of community service. If you’re driving under the influence with a passenger under 14, you could also face child endangerment charges, which come with up to 2.5 years in jail and up to $5,000 in fines.
Underage drivers with a BAC between 0.02% and 0.08% may not be charged with an OUI, but they will have their driver’s license suspended for a minimum of 180 days or attend a Youth Alcohol Program.
The penalties for driving under the influence in Massachusetts are severe, but you’ll also find it difficult to get affordable insurance coverage. When you shop for insurance with
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