Effects of Alcohol at Different BACs
You’ve been out with your friends all night and it’s time to head home. But, your driver looks like he or she has had one too many drinks. Certain body cues can help you estimate a person’s Blood Alcohol Content and determine if he or she is under the legal limit of .08% and therefore allowed to drive without breaking the law.
- BAC of 0.01–0.029%
The person appears normal and functional.
- BAC of 0.03–0.059%
The person seems relaxed, talkative, and may express decreased inhibition. He or she may experience slight impairment in judgment, coordination, and concentration.
- BAC of 0.06–0.10%
The person may act very uninhibited and might bluntly express feelings and emotions. He or she may demonstrate impairment in reasoning, reflexes, reasoning, and vision.
- BAC of more than 0.10%
Depending on the extent of the BAC level, the person may exhibit mood swings and anger, stupor, a loss of understanding, depression, or unconsciousness. He or she may lose control of motor and speech functions and reaction time.
The legal BAC limit in the United States is .08%. If your driver exhibits any of behavior associated with a BAC over .08%, it is not recommended that he or she attempt to drive. Remember that these body cues are for estimation purposes only, and may not indicate a person’s actual BAC level. To avoid dealing with a potential DUI charge, consider bringing along a designated driver.
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However, just because a person might exhibit some signs of intoxication, he or she may be well under the legal limit. Experienced Rhode Island DUI lawyer James Powderly works hard to defend the driving rights of Rhode Island residents who have been wrongly accused of DUI. If you have been accused of DUI, contact us today at 401-662-9006 to discuss your case.
