Are there any legal limits on how much alcohol I can consume before driving?

Yes, there are legal limits on how much alcohol you can consume before driving in California. According to state law, all drivers are subject to this rule known as the "zero tolerance" law. This means that if you are under 21 years old, you can be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05% or higher. For drivers over 21, the legal limit is 0.08%. If your BAC is over the legal limit, you can be charged with DUI. Additionally, you can be charged with DUI if your BAC is 0.05% or higher but below the 0.08% legal limit if your driving is impaired and the police can prove it. It is important to remember that the legal limit is not a good measure of how much you can drink before driving. Even if your BAC is below the legal limit, your driving can still be impaired and you can be charged with DUI. Therefore, it is best for you to avoid drinking any alcohol before driving if you plan to drive.

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