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Georgia DUI Law News

April 24, 2006
"DUI Arrest Decline in Georgia"

Arrests for charges of drunk driving in Georgia have declined by almost 20 percent over the last 10 years as punishments for the crime and public awareness campaigns have increased, state officials say.

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September 23, 2004
"Operation Zero Tolerance under way in Georgia"

Under Georgia DUI laws, a person 21 years or older will be arrested if operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 grams or more. The limit is lowered to .05 grams if involved in a crash. Georgia's Zero Tolerance Law charges anyone under the age of 21 with driving under the influence of alcohol if having a BAC of .01 grams or higher. If arrested for a Georgia DUI, a person will have his or her name published, licensed revoked and insurance cancelled in some cases.

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