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Kentucky DUI / DWI Limits (2026)

Info: In Kentucky the adult per se limit is 0.08% blood alcohol (KRS 189A.010), commercial drivers are limited to 0.04%, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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DUI / DWI Limits in states bordering Kentucky

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

IllinoisInfo
In Illinois the DUI limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08% blood alcohol, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02% — any trace can trigger license action.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →
IndianaInfo
In Indiana the OWI limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08% blood alcohol (IC 9-30-5-1), and the limit for drivers under 21 is 0.02%.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
MissouriInfo
In Missouri the adult DWI limit is 0.08% blood alcohol, and drivers under 21 are held to the "abuse and lose" zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: modot.org · Full Missouri rule →
OhioInfo
In Ohio an OVI is 0.08% blood alcohol or higher for adults 21 and older (per se), the limit for drivers under 21 is 0.02%, and commercial drivers are limited to 0.04. A high-test OVI tier applies at 0.17.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: codes.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →
TennesseeInfo
In Tennessee the per se limit for adults is 0.08% blood alcohol, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
VirginiaInfo
In Virginia the per se limit for adults is 0.08% blood alcohol, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
West VirginiaInfo
In West Virginia the per se limit for adults is 0.08% blood alcohol (W. Va. Code 17C-5-2), and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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