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Georgia DUI Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Amy Vandervort-Clark, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol is dangerous. To protect its citizens, Georgia laws take DUI very seriously. The state has some of the toughest DUI laws in the country.<\/p>\r\n

The penalties for conviction are strict. Being convicted of drugged or drunk driving will cost you plenty of time and money and even your freedom. You can face civil penalties if you cause damage to property or injury to another person.<\/p>\r\n

In Georgia, a first DUI conviction will earn you jail time. You face lengthy driver’s license revocation, community service hours, fines, and court costs.<\/p>\r\n

A DUI conviction stays with you and impacts your life for a long time. Below is a summary of Georgia DUI laws, including links to related resources.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>

"Per Se" BAC Limit<\/a><\/td>\r\n0.08%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit<\/a><\/td>\r\n0.02%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit<\/a><\/td>\r\n0.15%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Implied Consent<\/a> to Submit to BAC Test?<\/td>\r\nYes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
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Select Penalties<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>

Minimum License Suspension or Revocation<\/a> (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)<\/td>\r\n1 year, 3 years, 5 years<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment<\/a><\/td>\r\nBoth<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Vehicle Confiscation<\/a> Possible?<\/td>\r\nYes, with habitual violator status<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Ignition Interlock Device<\/a> Possible?<\/td>\r\n

Yes<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

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Georgia Driving While Ability Impaired<\/h2>\r\n

Georgia law prohibits<\/a> anyone from driving or being in actual physical control of a moving vehicle while impaired by:<\/p>\r\n