Georgia takes driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs very seriously. Individuals who are convicted on a drunk driving charge in the state can be charged criminally and may be subject to serious penalties, including jail time, monetary fines, probation, and community service, among others. If the drunk driver causes a motor vehicle collision in which one or more individuals sustain injuries, then the intoxicated driver can also be sued civilly for damages.
In the State of Georgia, the legal alcohol limit is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent. If an individual operates a motor vehicle while having a BAC more than the legal limit, police can arrest him or her on the spot. The state also has a zero-tolerance policy for minors (i.e. individuals who are youinger than 21 years old) who operate a motor vehicle with any alcohol in their system.
