What States Have the Zero Tolerance Law

To date, eleven states have enacted zero tolerance per se laws for controlled substances: Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, and Wisconsin.

Is zero tolerance a law in all states?

Since 1988, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have implemented zero tolerance laws that set a limit of 0.02% BAC or lower for drivers under age 21. The 0.02 limit is equivalent to about one drink for the average person.

What percentage of states have the zero tolerance law?

California. California’s per se BAC limit is 0.08% with increased penalties at 0.16%. California has a “zero tolerance” limit of 0.02% for drivers under the legal drinking age of 21.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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