← California alcohol laws›DUI / DWI Limits

California DUI / DWI Limits (2026)

Info: In California the DUI limit for adults is 0.08% blood alcohol, or 0.04% for commercial drivers and 0.04% for taxi and rideshare drivers carrying passengers; drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.01%.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026
Alcohol laws change at the state line.Track them in the free LawLert iPhone app and get an alert when you cross into a state where they differ. No account.Get the app

In California the DUI limit for adults is 0.08% blood alcohol, or 0.04% for commercial drivers and 0.04% for taxi and rideshare drivers carrying passengers; drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.01%. (VC 23152; 23136.)

Official source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →

General legal information, not legal advice — verify important decisions with a licensed attorney.

Don't get caught off guardCross into a state where this law is different and the free iPhone app tells you what changed, even with the app closed. It also alerts you when a law you track changes where you live. No account.Get the free app
Track this law — get alerted when it changes

We watch the official sources behind California alcohol rules. If a tracked rule changes, you get one short email — never more than one a week. Free, unsubscribe anytime.

LawLert is an independent app, not affiliated with any government — informational only, not legal advice. Verify with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.