Drunk or intoxicated driving is illegal. The use of alcohol or other intoxicating substances can significantly affect a person's ability to operate a vehicle safely. A person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol is much more likely to be involved in a car accident that could result in the injury or death of others. Because of these risks, police officers may pull over drivers who appear to be intoxicated, and if they have probable cause to believe that a person has violated the law, they may perform an arrest, and the person may be charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
However, many people are unsure about how much alcohol they will need to drink to be considered legally intoxicated. An understanding of the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels that people are likely to experience after consuming alcohol and the effects that this can have on them can help people know when they are intoxicated and when they may face DUI charges if they drive after drinking.
Intoxication at Different BAC Levels
A report by toxicology experts at Robson Forensic provides some illumination on how people are affected when they consume alcohol. Notably, women will typically become intoxicated more quickly than men when drinking. This is because women usually weigh less, and their bodies have higher levels of fat, which affects their ability to absorb alcohol into their systems.
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