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Utah's New DUI Limit

grumpy88

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Having a phone in your hand while driving should be a 10k dollar fine plus a couple days in jail in Utah then.
 

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Last time there the beer wasn't worth drinking as it was like water.:(

Most beer makers don't even change it for Utah and other state's. The only beer I can tell a difference is Budweiser from Utah to WY / ID.
 

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Big deal. AZ is a "Zero Tolerance" State. Has been for a long time.
 

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Is there alcohol in Utah? :D
 

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Does this affect lake Powell boaters?

LP is a coast guard waterway. But Utah State Park is out there patrolling. I have been pulled over by both because I don't register my boat...Not sure what limit the coast guard follows.
 

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LP is a coast guard waterway. But Utah State Park is out there patrolling. I have been pulled over by both because I don't register my boat...Not sure what limit the coast guard follows.
They follow what ever the local jurisdiction is. They enforce all laws( always crimes, infractions if you piss them off/ hot issue)
 

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They follow what ever the local jurisdiction is. They enforce all laws( always crimes, infractions if you piss them off/ hot issue)

The Coast Guard guys are way cooler in my experience than the Utah State Park guys. But I have only been pulled over once by each.

BUT in regards to your statement my boat is Coast Guard registered and they are totally fine with it even the Utah says I must be registered in UT.
 

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You can still get a DUI without being over the legal limit anyway. A buddy of mine found that out the hard way.
 

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When reading over new legislation for the year, I noticed that Utah has lowered the deemed impaired standard to .05 from .08. Lowest in the nation.

Be careful when in Utah.

Pretty sure AZ is .05-.08 is presumed not impaired. .08 is impaired. HOWEVER there are cops that have written DUI’s under .08.

There’s some river stories with regard to that but can’t confirm them.
 

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We have zero tolerance as well as .05 for quite some time in BC. Latest is, government gave the police green light to stop any drivers to check for DUI as they please. Where I live is vine country with hundreds of tasting vineyards.If you driving to these establishments, taste and spit only if you don't want to end up in jail.:D
 

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We have zero tolerance as well as .05 for quite some time in BC. Latest is, government gave the police green light to stop any drivers to check for DUI as they please. Where I live is vine country with hundreds of tasting vineyards.If you driving to these establishments, taste and spit only if you don't want to end up in jail.:D

I can't imagine what it's like to live like that.. Stop and check anytime for any reason? F That.

RD
 

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I can't imagine what it's like to live like that.. Stop and check anytime for any reason? F That.

RD

BC is also home to the undercover cop cars with the family stickers in the back window. It is creepy.
 

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If you see an older F-150 single cab with the guy in a uniform like clothing, watch out. Or any subcompact with all windows tinted dark.:eek::mad:
We have a couple running around here , they look like cops the windows are so dark black paint and 1 in a silver charger
 

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You can drink Utah Coors Light all day on Powell unfazed- and then the Swedish Bikini team shows up that no one will ever believe....
Just ask SJP.....
 

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Pretty sure AZ is .05-.08 is presumed not impaired. .08 is impaired. HOWEVER there are cops that have written DUI’s under .08.

There’s some river stories with regard to that but can’t confirm them.

Yep. It's up to the Officers discretion. If you blow a .000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001 and the Officer thinks you're impaired, you're getting a DUI.

Hasn't happened to me but I've seen a DUI get written for a .02x.
 

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Yep. It's up to the Officers discretion. If you blow a .000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001 and the Officer thinks you're impaired, you're getting a DUI.

Hasn't happened to me but I've seen a DUI get written for a .02x.

.02 is what a quarter to a half a beer? Not sure they would be able to get me in cuffs on that one... The DUI would be the least of my issues....
 

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Yep. It's up to the Officers discretion. If you blow a .000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001 and the Officer thinks you're impaired, you're getting a DUI.

Hasn't happened to me but I've seen a DUI get written for a .02x.
I got one in parker years ago.I was told by the sheriffs then that at .05 and up its up to officer based on your fst.Also probation stated that anything .05 and over i was gonna be considered impaired to them.Under .04 your were fine .08 and up your impaired by law.Inbetween those its up to officer.So in other words keep quiet dont talk or do fst but you still cant refuse the official test at station.
 

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.02 is what a quarter to a half a beer? Not sure they would be able to get me in cuffs on that one... The DUI would be the least of my issues....

He'd had 4 Coors Lights over the course of a couple hours. Didn't use his turn signal to change lanes, got pulled over and arrested.
 

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I can't imagine what it's like to live like that.. Stop and check anytime for any reason? F That.

RD
The Supreme Court has said community safety out weighs an individuals right to freedom. Police here can stop at any time to check properly registered vehicle and licensed driver. The new one is they can now demand a breath sample. Before for breath they needed reasonable suspicion. I.e. smell alcohol in the car. Our 0.5 is a non criminal DUI.
 

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The state of Utah has simply made it easier for their police force to meet their quotas...

Bad breath on the rise in Utah: The new DUI law will probably drive down mouthwash sales...
 

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The state of Utah has simply made it easier for their police force to meet their quotas...

Bad breath on the rise in Utah: The new DUI law will probably drive down mouthwash sales...

Hopefully he keeps people from moving here.
 
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