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California DUI / DWI Limits (2026)

Info: In California the DUI limit for adults is 0.08% blood alcohol, or 0.04% for commercial drivers and 0.04% for taxi and rideshare drivers carrying passengers; drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.01%.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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In California the DUI limit for adults is 0.08% blood alcohol, or 0.04% for commercial drivers and 0.04% for taxi and rideshare drivers carrying passengers; drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.01%. (VC 23152; 23136.)

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DUI / DWI Limits in states bordering California

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaInfo
In Arizona the DUI limit for adults is 0.08% blood alcohol, or 0.04% for commercial drivers, and 0.15% or higher is charged as Extreme DUI; drivers under 21 are held to zero tolerance, so any alcohol in the body is illegal. (A.R.S. 28-1381.)
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
NevadaInfo
In Nevada the adult DUI limit is 0.08% blood alcohol, or 0.04% for commercial drivers, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%. (NRS 484C.110.)
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
OregonInfo
In Oregon a DUII is 0.08% blood alcohol or higher for adults 21 and older (per se), drivers under 21 are held to zero tolerance for any amount, and commercial drivers are limited to 0.04.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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