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# \[3] 4 - Driving Under the Influence

It is a Felony to be driving a motor vehicle under any of the following conditions: 

* With a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.02% or greater while under the age of 21.
* With a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.08% or greater.
* With a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.04% or greater while operating a commercial vehicle.
* While under the influence of alcohol and clearly exhibiting a lack of physical motor control or fine bodily-motor skills. 
* While under the influence of drugs or narcotics.

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A Portable Breathalyzer Test, Field Sobriety Test, or Drug Test may be requested. The results and findings of these tests are admissible in court. Failure to comply with a test request is a violation of **Refusal to take a Sobriety Test.**
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**Misdemeanor**\
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**Sentence:** 5 Month(s)\
**License Points:** 4\
**Fine:** $500
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The person arrested must have an immediate license suspension of 5 days.

If no sober, licensed, and authorized driver is able to take the vehicle from the scene on behalf of the owner, then it must be impounded. 
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