The Legal Limit

• DUI
  • In Colorado you are considered "under the influence" with a blood or breath alcohol content of .08 or greater.
  • You can still be charged with DUI even if your test result comes back below .08.
  • You can and will be charged with a DUI if you refuse to submit to a chemical test while showing signs or indicia of impairment or being under the influence
• DWAI
  • Colorado is a no tolerance state. You may also be arrested and charged for DWAI if you have a blood or breath alcohol content between .05 and .079
  • You can still be charged with DWAI even if your test result comes back below .05.
• DUID
  • There is no per se limit for DUID. The state must prove that you operated a motor vehicle while under the influence or impaired to the slightest degree.
  • You can and will be charged with a DUID if you refuse to submit to a chemical test while showing signs or indicia of impairment or being under the influence of drugs.

The Legal Limit for Minors

• UDD
  • It is illegal for any person under the age of twenty-one to operate a motor vehicle with a blood or breath content of .02% or greater. A BAC between .02% and .05% will result in the person being charged with UDD (underage drinking and driving).
  • Minors will be prosecuted the same as adults for BACs above .05%.

** Blood alcohol level is expressed in grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.