Traffic Laws and Penalties Flashcards
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In Delaware, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older?
Answer: 0.08%
Delaware law sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for drivers aged 21 and older — driving at or above this level is a DUI offense.
What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Delaware?
Answer: 0.02%
Delaware enforces a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving, with a BAC limit of 0.02% for drivers under 21.
How many points does a reckless driving conviction add to a Delaware driving record?
Answer: 6 points
Reckless driving is a serious offense in Delaware that adds 6 points to a driver's record.
In Delaware, what happens when a driver accumulates 12 or more points within two years?
Answer: The driver's license is suspended
Accumulating 12 or more points within a two-year period in Delaware results in automatic suspension of the driver's license.
What is Delaware's implied consent law?
Answer: Drivers automatically consent to chemical testing when suspected of DUI
Under Delaware's implied consent law, anyone who drives in the state automatically agrees to submit to chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) if suspected of DUI.
What is the penalty for refusing a breathalyzer test in Delaware?
Answer: Automatic license revocation
Refusing a chemical sobriety test in Delaware results in automatic license revocation under the implied consent law.