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Massachusetts DUI / DWI Limits (2026)

Info: In Massachusetts the adult per se limit for OUI is 0.08% blood alcohol, drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%, and commercial drivers are limited to 0.04%.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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DUI / DWI Limits in states bordering Massachusetts

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

ConnecticutInfo
In Connecticut the OUI limit for adults 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%. (C.G.S. 14-227a.)
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: cga.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
New HampshireInfo
In New Hampshire the adult DWI limit is 0.08% blood alcohol, with an aggravated offense at 0.16%, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →
New YorkInfo
In New York the adult DWI limit is 0.08% blood alcohol, a DWAI (impaired) charge applies at 0.05–0.07%, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dmv.ny.gov · Full New York rule →
Rhode IslandInfo
In Rhode Island a DUI/DWI 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.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dmv.ri.gov · Full Rhode Island rule →
VermontInfo
In Vermont 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: liquorcontrol.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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