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Senate advances lower BAC threshold for second OUI offenses with children after contentious debate
Summary
On March 2, 2004 the Utah Senate passed an amendment to operating-under-the-influence law moving the blood-alcohol threshold for a second offense involving children in the vehicle from 0.08 to 0.05. Supporters cited scientific studies and broad stakeholder backing; opponents warned the change would penalize moderate drinkers and produce unintended license revocations.
On March 2, 2004, the Utah State Senate passed an amendment to operating-under-the-influence provisions that lowers the blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for a second OUI offense involving children in the vehicle from 0.08 to 0.05.
Senator Michael Waddup, presenting the House amendments, said the change responded to research and stakeholder input: "This is the bill that, reduces the blood alcohol level for a drunk driver on a second offense that has children in the vehicle from 0.08 to 0.05." He pointed to studies and a list of supporting organizations, including law enforcement…
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