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Act 24, which lowered Pennsylvania’s legal limit of alcohol from .10 to .08, was signed into law on September 30, 2003. The new Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Law creates a tiered approach toward DUI enforcement and treatment, and includes many changes to the penalties, terms of suspension, fines and other requirements. The combination of an individual’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level, and prior offenses, determines the licensing requirements and penalties. The new law focuses on treatment for first-time DUI offenders, rather than strictly punishment and suspension.
There are now three levels of DUI:
No Prior DUI offenses
1 prior DUI offense
2 or more prior DUI offenses
3 or more prior DUI offenses
No prior DUI offenses
1 prior DUI offense
2 or more prior DUI offenses
Drivers under the influence of controlled substances and those who refuse chemical testing are subject to the highest BAC category penalties.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Levels
The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level for per se DUI is lowered to .08%.
-Effective September 30, 2003
Penalties for DUI will be based on BAC and prior offenses.
-Effective February 1, 2004
Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD)
Requires courts to impose suspensions for BAC ARDs based on the following BAC ranges:
-Effective February 1, 2004
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