Are there any legal limits on how much alcohol I can consume before driving?
In Nebraska, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher. This means that if you have consumed any amount of alcohol, you should not be driving. Even if your BAC is lower than .08%, you could still be charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) or a DWI (driving while intoxicated). The best way to avoid a DUI or DWI charge is to not drink and drive. No matter how much you have had to drink, it is never safe to drive if you have consumed alcohol. In order to be completely safe, you should wait at least 8 hours after drinking before operating a vehicle. You should also be aware that Nebraska has an “implied consent” law, which means that when you get behind the wheel, you are automatically giving your consent for law enforcement to test your BAC. If an officer has probable cause to believe that you have been operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they can request a BAC test. By following the legal alcohol consumption limits and never driving after drinking, you can keep yourself and other drivers safe and avoid a DUI or DWI charge in Nebraska.
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