Connecticut DUI/DWI FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Connecticut
Drunk Driving/DWI/DUI Charges
- What is the legal
limit for driving under the influence of alcohol
in Connecticut?
- Does Connecticut have
additional penalties for DUI/DWI charges with a
high BAC result?
- What are the laws for a
DUI in Connecticut if you are under 21 years of
age?
- Can I get a Work
License or Hardship License While My Driver's
License is Under Suspension?
What is the legal limit for
driving under the influence of alcohol in
Connecticut?
The legal limit under Connecticut DUI law is .08 BAC
(blood alcohol content). Connecticut laws establish
that to Operate While Under the Influence (OWI) with
a BAC of .08 or higher is "per se" against
the law. Simply driving while your blood has over
.08% alcohol is illegal. The state doesn't need to
prove that you were impaired or driving unsafely.
The number is sufficient to find you guilty of a
DUI/DWI charge. See my DUI
laws & penalties page for more info.
Does Connecticut have
additional penalties for DUI/DWI charges with a high
BAC result?
Yes. A high BAC of .16 or above, or twice the legal
limit of .08 will result in stricter penalties for
refusing to take a breath test/breathalyzer, or
other chemical BAC analysis. See my
DUI penalties page for
details.
What are the laws for a DUI in
Connecticut if you are under 21 years of age?
If you are under 21, Connecticut has what is called
a zero tolerance policy for driving after drinking
alcohol. The legal limit for alcohol is .02 BAC,
which can be as little as 1 drink. If you are
charged with a DUI, your license will be immediately
suspended for 90 days for a first offense.
Can I get a Work License or
Hardship License While My Driver's License is Under
Suspension?
Yes, the Connecticut DMV will issue you a work
permit in most cases. It allows you to drive to and
from work during a specified 12 hour period. See my
CT work license
page.
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