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Alabama DUI / DWI Limits (2026)

Info: In Alabama the adult DUI per se limit is 0.08% blood alcohol, and drivers under 21 are held to zero tolerance at 0.02% (Ala. Code 32-5A-191).

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In Alabama the adult DUI per se limit is 0.08% blood alcohol, and drivers under 21 are held to zero tolerance at 0.02% (Ala. Code 32-5A-191). A first conviction can bring up to 1 year in jail, a fine of $600–$2,100, or both, plus a 90-day license suspension (which can be stayed if an ignition interlock is installed for 90 days).

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