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District of Columbia DUI / DWI Limits (2026)

Info: In the District of Columbia the per se limit for adults is 0.08% blood alcohol (DC Code 50-2206.11), and drivers under 21 face a zero-tolerance rule: any measurable alcohol counts as "intoxicated."

InfoVerified May 31, 2026
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In the District of Columbia the per se limit for adults is 0.08% blood alcohol (DC Code 50-2206.11), and drivers under 21 face a zero-tolerance rule: any measurable alcohol counts as "intoxicated."

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