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What is the blood alcohol limit in Virginia?

I’m going to Virginia to visit family for a couple of weeks, and I know we’ll be going out for dinner. I don’t want to run the risk of blowing over if I have a few drinks outside the house—what’s the BAC limit in Virginia?

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Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Driving under the influence
can lead to significant consequences and a severe increase in insurance prices, so it’s best to avoid getting behind the wheel if you’ve had a few drinks. In
Virginia
, the maximum blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is 0.08%. However, remember that even if a driver has a lower blood alcohol concentration, alcohol can still impair driving and interfere with your ability to operate a vehicle safely.
If you blow over the legal limit in Virginia, the DUI charges are steep. A first-time conviction for a
DUI in Virginia
carries a minimum $250 fine and revocation of your driver’s license for one year. Penalties increase with subsequent offenses.
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