Is there a limit for drinking and driving in the USA?
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Just so there's no misunderstanding about California's DUI law, you cannot be arrested or convicted of DUI on a bicycle or "any device with wheels".\n\nTo be guilty of DUI in California, a person must be driving a vehicle, and a vehicle is defined as a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.\n\nBlood alcohol levels as reported are otherwise correct.  And as others have indicated, the DUI laws here have two parts; one that says you can't drive with a BAC in excess of the law, and the other that says you can't drive with *any* BAC if you drive like your head is up your... glovebox, I guess.
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This is an idea that sounds like it might work, but it doesn't. \n\nMaryland used to have this setup: 18 for beer and wine, 21 for hard liquor.  But everyone knew you could just as drunk on beer and wine if you drank more of it, and this is the type of challenge 18 year olds are eager to take on.  So the rule was pointless. It created a sort of gray area where a strict adherence to black and white would be a better policy.\n\nMaryland scrapped the rule. Now it's 21 for everything.
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18\nIf you're old enough to marry or to go to war and kill (or get killed) for your country, you definitely should be able to decide for yourself whether you want to get one glass or drunk. It may be bad for you, but so are many things that are legal.
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As long as you are insured under their insurance they cannot face liability unless they knowingly allowed you to drive while you are in contravention of New York States driving laws.\nIE ; Allowing you to drive while under the influence of alcohol.
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1. How many drinks they must have drunk depends on what was consumed, how quickly it was consumed, and individual metabolism. So that's not a very answerable question.\n\n2. Low level is 0.0, or no alcohol. 0.8-1.0 is the legal limit for DUI in most states.\n\n3. Try http://www.ou.edu/oupd/bac.htm for more information.
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"Drinking too much and taking to the water leads to dangerous situations. When you drink and boat, you not only endanger yourself, but also everyone in your boat and others on the waterway.\n\nDrinking and driving (whether on land or water) is illegal and punishable under the Criminal Code, meaning you can be fined or imprisoned if found guilty of an offense. Provinces and territories have their own rules to determine when alcohol can be consumed or how it can be transported aboard a vessel. Contact your local authorities for more information. "\n\nInfos: http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/infosheets/recreationalBoating.htm\nTransport Canada -
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You'll need to specify where you are - laws vary by location.\n\nHowever, you'll almost certainly need to keep the alcohol in an "adults only" area, separated from the main area, with nobody under the drinking age allowed into that area.
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Absolutely.  Too many people coming home from church were being killed by drunk drivers, so, once these laws were placed in effect, the numbers dropped dramatically.  If it is that big of a deal to some people, they can just buy some beer on Saturday.
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The United States has a Federal Government, not a National Government.  Each state is responsible for governing itself regarding matters within that state.\n\nAs for the drinking age, the states are free to set it as they please.  About 20 years ago the federal government passed a law that any state that was not age 21 would lose it's share of federal highway maintenance money.  All the states wanted the money so they changed it.
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Its a united states law that you have to be 21... doesnt matter what city your in, if your drinking in this country, you must be 21. (with the exceptions in some states that say that if you are married to someone over 21, they can legally purchase alcohol for you or if your with a parent and youre over 18 they can legally purchase it also)
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as far as i know the law is you cant drive by yourself with a permit  call your dmv or look it up online to find out
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In several states, after a certain number of years of no DUIs, a new DUI is considered a first offense.\n\nIt sucks.  If I were in charge of the world, a person arrested for DUI would lose their license for a minimum of 2 years on a first offense and would pay thousands of dollars in fines.  They also would be permanently required to only drive vehicles with breathalyzers installed.  If any alcohol is detected, the car won't start.  If they violate these penalties, they would be imprisoned in work camps.\n\nAnyone killing anyone as a result of drinking and driving would be indicted and stand trial for murder.\n\nCan you tell that I'm sick and tired of drunks on the road?
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Contrary to popular belief, few states specifically prohibit minors' consumption of alcohol in private settings.\n\nAs of 2005, 15 states do not specifically ban underage consumption and an additional 15 states have family member and/or location exceptions to their underage consumption laws.\nFederal law explictly provides for religious, medical, employment and private club possession exceptions; as of 2005, 31 states have family member and/or location exceptions to their underage possession laws.
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It is Nation wide .08, and that was figured by the amount of impairment of drunk drivers. The law also has the right to convict a detain for levels starting at .05 with the arresting officers discretion. Most States video tape all arrests anymore, and it's almost impossible to beat. One beer can get you arrested in America anymore.
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The link below is to the California DMV chart which may shed some insight.  Basically, if you drink anything it may be a DUI, so if you're going to drink it's better not to drive.  To quote them, "There is no safe way to drive while under the influence. Even one drink can make you an unsafe driver."
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All states with the exception of three or four were 21 by the spring of 1985. In 1986 those last four caved under pressure from President Regan when he threatened to withhold Federal Highway money from them and raised the drinking age to 21.  Not sure which they were but one was Ohio.  I'm sure because I was there and was legally allowed to buy alcohol on my 19th birthday in 1985
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Yes, with restrictions on alcohol (NONE) and passengers (one or two).  The graduated licensing program works well.