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How many beers can you legally drink before driving?

I’m planning to go out for a beer with my friends, but am not sure if I should bring my car or if I should take an Uber instead. Is it legal to drink any amount of alcohol before driving a car? If so, how much is allowed?

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Sean Boehme · Updated on
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I’m so glad you asked this question before getting behind the wheel. In most states, the legal limit for how much you can drink before driving is not measured in the number of drinks you’ve had, but rather your blood alcohol content (BAC)**—if you have a blood alcohol level of **0.08% or higher, you can be charged with a DUI. Taking Uber is your safest bet.
Drinking before you drive is dangerous to yourself and others, and you’ll face serious penalties if you’re pulled over while
driving under the influence (DUI)
. Although the penalties for a DUI vary by state, some possible consequences include:
In addition, your insurance rates are likely to rise as a result of a DUI.
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