California DMV Section 9: Alcohol and Drugs

Flashcards covering California DUI laws, BAC limits for different demographics, storage regulations for alcohol and cannabis, and penalties for DUI arrests and convictions.

California DUI Laws

Laws that apply to both alcohol and drugs, making it illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that affects your ability to drive safely, including illegal drugs, doctor-prescribed medications, and over-the-counter medications.

Blood or Urine Test Refusal

An action that will cause the DMV to suspend or revoke your driving privilege for $1$ year if you refuse an officer's test request.

Bicycle DUI (Ages $13$ to $20$)

A conviction for operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol or drugs that may result in driving privileges being suspended or delayed for $1$ year.

Storage of Open Alcohol/Cannabis Containers

If a container is open, it must be kept in the trunk or a place where passengers do not sit; it is illegal to keep an open container of alcohol in the glove box.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

A measurement of how much alcohol is present in an individual's bloodstream.

BAC Limit for Drivers Over $21$

It is illegal for these individuals to drive with a BAC of $0.08\%$ or higher.

BAC Limit for Drivers Under $21$

It is illegal for these individuals to drive with a BAC of $0.01\%$ or higher.

BAC Limit for Commercial Drivers or Passengers for Hire

It is illegal for these individuals to drive with a BAC of $0.04\%$ or higher.

Standard Drink Equivalent

Defined as $1.5\,oz$ 80 proof liquor, $12\,oz$ $5\%$ beer, or $5\,oz$ $12\%$ wine.

Alcohol Elimination Rate (per BAC Table)

The estimated amount of alcohol to subtract per each $40$ minutes that lapse between drinks, which is $0.01\%$.

Administrative Per Se Law

A California law that requires the DMV to suspend the driving privilege of any person arrested for a DUI.

Temporary Driver's License

A license issued by a law enforcement officer that is valid for $30$ days after the officer takes your original license during a DUI arrest.

DMV Administrative Hearing

A hearing that a driver may request within $10$ days from the date of a DUI arrest.

SR 22 / SR 1P

A California Insurance Proof Certificate that must be filed as a requirement of a DUI conviction.

Ignition Interlock Device (IID)

A tool that a driver may be required to install on their vehicle as a penalty for a DUI conviction.

DUI Record Duration

The length of time all DUI convictions remain on a driver's record, which is $10$ years.

Alcohol Possession Rule (Under $21$)

Individuals under $21$ may not carry alcohol inside a vehicle unless accompanied by an individual who is $21$ or older and the container is full, sealed, and unopened.

Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS)

A hand-held breath test that law enforcement can require for drivers under $21$ suspected of consuming alcohol.

$0.05\%$ BAC Threshold (Under $21$)

The level at which an officer may require a breath or blood test following a PAS, potentially leading to a DUI arrest and license suspension.