Alcohol, Drugs & DUI

In Georgia, a DUI can be charged if a prescribed medication impairs your driving, even without a measurable BAC.. Georgia's DUI law covers impairment from any substance, including legally prescribed or over-the-counter medication.

In Georgia, a driver under 21 can be convicted of DUI with a BAC as low as 0.02%.. Georgia enforces a near-zero-tolerance policy for underage drivers, setting the DUI threshold at just 0.02% BAC.

This limit is the threshold for impairment, but impairment can still be demonstrated at lower BAC levels. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.

• !Some people may remember a higher or lower limit, but the standard limit in Georgia for drivers 21 or older is 0.08%.
• !Many people mistakenly believe that the BAC threshold for underage drivers is higher than for adult drivers, but this is not the case in Georgia.
• !While a 0.08% limit may seem like a more lenient option, the higher limit does not mean commercial drivers are treated more leniently.
• !Many assume only illegal drugs or alcohol can lead to a DUI, overlooking that prescription or over‑the‑counter medications that cause impairment are equally enforceable.
• !Always check medication warnings and avoid driving when a drug causes drowsiness or impairment.

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