DUI DEFENSE LAW — CALIFORNIA
Underage DUI in California — Zero Tolerance Laws for Drivers Under 21
California has a zero tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving. Drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.01% or higher face license suspension under VC §23136. A BAC of 0.05% triggers criminal charges under VC §23140.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Underage DUI California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- VC §23136 / VC §23140
- Classification
- Infraction (VC §23136) / Misdemeanor (VC §23140)
- Maximum Penalty
- 1-year license suspension (§23136) / Up to 6 months jail (§23140)
- Probation Eligible
- Yes for misdemeanor
- Strike Offense
- No
- Related Codes
- VC §23136VC §23140VC §23152VC §13353.1
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