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South Carolina DUI / DWI Limits (2026)

Info: In South Carolina a DUI is 0.08% blood alcohol or higher for adults 21 and older (per se / inference of impairment), the limit for drivers under 21 is 0.02%, and commercial drivers are limited to 0.04.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026
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In South Carolina a DUI is 0.08% blood alcohol or higher for adults 21 and older (per se / inference of impairment), the limit for drivers under 21 is 0.02%, and commercial drivers are limited to 0.04.

Official source: scdps.sc.gov →

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