ARE THE LAWS FOR DRINKING AND DRIVING THE SAME FOR ADULTS AND PEOPLE UNDER 21?
No! Arizona has ZERO TOLERANCE for all drivers under the age of 21. That means you cannot have any measurable alcohol - zero, NONE - in your body when you drive a vehicle.
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR PEOPLE UNDER 21 WHO DRINK AND DRIVE?
In addition to putting your life and the lives of others in danger, you're going to be in serious legal trouble, too. If you have any alcohol in your body when you drive and you're under 21, you will lose your license for at least 180 days and up to a year. However, Arizona law allows a person to obtain a special ignition interlock restricted driver license while the person's Class D or Class G driving privilege is under suspension or revocation after a minimum period of 90 days has been served.
CAN I BE CITED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUG?
It is unlawful for a person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle in Arizona 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. It is not a defense to a charge of a violation that the person is or has been entitled to use the drug under the laws of the state.
CAN I REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST?
When you apply for and accept the privilege to drive a vehicle in Arizona, you give consent to test for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or drug content if you are arrested for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (DUI). This is known as the Implied Consent Law.
When a law enforcement officer has reason to believe you have been driving while under the influence, the officer will request that you submit to a BAC test of your blood, breath, urine or other bodily substance to measure the amount of alcohol present in your bloodstream.
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