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New York DUI / DWI Limits (2026)

Info: 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%.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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DUI / DWI Limits in states bordering New York

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 →
MassachusettsInfo
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%.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mass.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
New JerseyInfo
In New Jersey the adult DWI limit is 0.08% blood alcohol, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.01%.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nj.gov · Full New Jersey rule →
PennsylvaniaInfo
In Pennsylvania a DUI is 0.08% blood alcohol or higher for adults 21 and older (per se; the "general impairment" tier), the limit for drivers under 21 is 0.02%, and commercial drivers are limited to 0.04. Higher penalty tiers apply at 0.10 and 0.16.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legis.state.pa.us · Full Pennsylvania 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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