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What is the zero tolerance law in regard to underage drinking?
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Zero Tolerance for Teen Drivers
Zero Tolerance, as the name implies, makes it illegal for any driver younger than 21 to operate a vehicle with any type of blood alcohol count (BAC). There are slight variations on this, depending on state.California, for instance, makes it illegal for any underage driver to have a BAC of .01 percent or higher. In Virginia, the BAC limit is .02 percent. And, in Texas, you're considered "drunk" if your BAC registers above 0.00 percent. If caught, you will be charged with DUI or DWI, lose your drivers license or permit, be required to pay steep fines, and face lifelong high auto insurance rates.
If you're stopped and you exhibit no signs of impairment, but the officer still suspects you of drinking, you could instead be charged with MIP (minor in possession). Though not as severe as DUI, it still penalizes you for underage drinking. Depending on your state or your DMV, MIP could lead to your driver license being suspended or revoked and require enrolling in an alcohol/substance abuse program.
Despite the harshness of the law, its results have been remarkable. Some states claim the Zero Tolerance law has dropped teen driver deaths by 50 percent.
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