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What is the alcohol limit for driving in the USA?

I’m a Canadian going on a road trip across the USA this summer. I will probably have a few drinks at a bar some evenings before heading back to the hotel, but I don’t want to risk a drunk driving conviction in another country. What is the alcohol limit for driving in the USA?

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Cassandra Hamilton · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s great that you’re being cautious about your alcohol consumption before driving! The alcohol limit for driving in the USA is 0.08%. This will be easy to remember for you because it is the same as it is in Canada and Mexico.
If you feel you’ve had too much to drink to drive safely and avoid a
DUI or DWI conviction
, don’t forget that the only thing that will sober you up is time. If you have any doubt at all, call a taxi or rideshare service.
If you’re renting a car for your USA road trip, don’t forget that you need
rental car insurance
to legally drive!
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