Arizona DUI/DWI Defined

Driving Under the Influence

Arizona Revised Statute Section 28-1381 (A)(1)

It is unlawful for a person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, any drug, a vapor releasing substance containing a toxic substance or any combination of liquor, drugs or vapor releasing substances if the person is impaired to the slightest degree.

NOTE: This statute does not require a blood, breath or urine alcohol concentration reading.

 

Driving While Intoxicated

Arizona Revised Statute Section 28-1381 (A)(2)

It is unlawful for a person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle if the person has an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours of driving or being in actual physical control of the vehicle.

 

Extreme Driving Under the Influence

Arizona Revised Statute Section 28-1382 (A)

It is unlawful for a person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, any drug, a vapor releasing substance containing a toxic substance or any combination of liquor, drugs or vapor releasing substances if the person is impaired to the slightest degree.

NOTE: Additional penalties if alcohol concentration is .20 or more.

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