I just read this news story about an 11 year old girl got charged with a DUI. This is what the last sentance said "Duck declined to release the girl's blood alcohol level but said a blood test at the hospital showed it was higher than .02, the legal limit for minors." I didn't know there WAS a legal limit for minors? Am I crazy or has nobody else heard of this before either?
2007-07-06 07:03:57 · 21 answers · asked by 2littleboys 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
"The maximum blood alcohol limit for adults over 21 is 0.08 percent alcohol in the blood by volume, and 0.02 percent for minors. Carlson explains this is not because adults can safely consume more alcohol than minors, but rather, to discourage illegal consumption of alcohol by minors. The limit for minors was placed at 0.02 instead of zero because of legal technicalities."
Things like cold medcines (i.e. Ny-Quil) and Listerine (although you're not to swallow it, of course) have alcohol...maybe it's 0.02 incase children take things like that...?
2007-07-06 07:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by shelly 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
There shouldn't be a legal limit for minors if they aren't legally of age to drink. No matter what its against the law. Its like saying whats the legal limit a minor can smoke.
2007-07-06 07:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by Launycaspot 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've never heard of a child's blood alcohol level limit. Didn't think I needed to because kids aren't supposed to drink...But a 12 year old can take NyQuil which use to and might (?) still have alcohol in it so that would give them a reading.
2007-07-06 07:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by Mona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is a legal limit for minors, and it varies by state. Under the legal limit, the minor is likely to be charged with something else....
2007-07-06 07:07:24 · answer #4 · answered by junkgolf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
.02 is above the legal limit for a minor because the legal limit is .00 it is illegal for a minor to have ANY alcohol in their system.
2007-07-06 07:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's no longer a legal limit for minors in the event that they do no longer look legally of age to drink. no count what its in opposition to the regulation. Its like saying whats the authorized decrease a minor can smoke.
2016-09-29 05:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by raj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A kid driving with any trace of alchohol in his/her system will be charged. Either as a DUI if over .02, or driving while impaired if under .02 other charges can be minor in possesion of alchohol, reckless endangerment if other minors are in the car etc. Best bet, don't drink and drive at ANY age, and don't drink if under 21. It isn't worth the consequences.
2007-07-06 07:14:07 · answer #7 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most states have no tolerence, but some redneck states still have a 0.02% BAC limit. Just as a reference, swallowing half a mouthful of Listerine would give an 85 lb girl a BAC around 0.04%. So no mouthwash!
2007-07-06 08:25:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a legal limit .02 it is illegal to posess or purchase alcohol if you are a minor. There is no law about consuming
2007-07-06 07:15:23 · answer #9 · answered by raddillyyo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well any level is legal for minors there not suppose to be drinking.. expecually a freaking 11 year old. whats wrong with parents these days.. no one takes care of there kids.. 11 years old. god thats rediculice.
2007-07-06 07:08:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋