The Zero Tolerance Law – 0.02 or Above

What I mean by the zero tolerance law is that if you are underage (20 or younger) you can be penalized for DUI even if your BAC is lower then the legal limit of .08. In fact, you can receive a citation and possibly lose your right to drive if you have a BAC of .02 or above. The law was passed in 1997.

Normally, if an underage driver is suspected of DUI a police officer will interview them, review their drivers license and administer either a breathalyzer test or a series of field sobriety tests such as singing the alphabet backwards. If the underage suspect either fails the field sobriety tests or has a BAC above the legal limit of .08 he can be arrested for DUI on the spot. However, if the officer does not feel they have the right to arrest them for DUI under basic Florida DUI law they can use the zero tolerance law to issue a citation.

Tickets of this nature can be a little tricky which is why it is critical to contact an attorney ASAP to deal with it for you. This is a NON-CRIMINAL OFFENSE, but keep in mind you still have only 10 days to challenge the ticket to retain your right to drive.

If you have received a citation or ticket under the Zero Tolerance Law in Tampa, Florida and would like to discuss how you can keep your license call 813-362-5623 for your free consultation.

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