BAC limit with a cdl in a class D vehicle

Post. I got my DUI (actually charged with an OWI as it's called in the state of Iowa) on 10/16/05

 

The federal government required states about 5 years ago to lower the DUI limit to .04 for DUI ot else the state would lose their highway funds from the feds.

From a retired federal DOT officer

 

I knew it was different, but the wording was gray on after.

 

The feds required the state to lower the limit to .04 or lose their federal highway funding. All states now have, or should have, a .04 limit I don't care what you're driving.

From a retired federal DOT officer

 

Unless you are only referring to the cdl. If so, those laws were in September 2005.

I will post the laws from the state you live in

link http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/dui/section1.html


"Driving Under the Influence" is defined as operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, other drugs or intoxicating compounds. In Illinois, a driver is legally considered to be under the influence if he/she has a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or greater, has used any illegal substance, or is impaired by medication. A driver's BAC is based on the ratio of alcohol to blood or breath. However, an individual showing alcohol levels between .05 and .08 percent may be convicted of DUI if additional evidence determines that the driver was impaired.

 

I'm not at all glad I got a DUI, and I'm the least bit proud of my stupidity that evening. However, I reckon it's a good thing I got mine when I did. Although I was still over 2 times the .08 limit.

 

Yes it is . I read in an LEO forum where a person that blew a .023 was convicted on a DUI less than charge . This is often an indication of combined use of drugs and alcohol .

 

That is what I was thinking about that law change in September 2005.

 

You are correct the Federal laws changed in 2005 but some states can set more strict standards . Recent attorney sites still define the Dui less than charge . That's why I suggested google it . The attorney's sites can't have their link posted here .