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Impaired Driving

Driving? Don't Drink. Drinking? Don't Drive.

Plan ahead. If you have a Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s party coming up, plan how to get home. Volunteer to be the sober driver, or reserve a cab ahead of time. The mistake that people often make is thinking they are sober enough to drive, when they actually are not.

What Happens When You Get a DWI?

  • Your penalties will vary by the number of DWI offenses you’ve committed and the severity of the violation, but you’ll typically face:
    • Thousands of dollars in fines
    • Potential jail time
    • A driver’s license suspension
    • Driving Restrictions7
  • In Minnesota, the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.08%; however, you can be arrested and charged with a DWI for a BAC of:
    • Less than 0.08%, depending on the circumstances of the violation.
    • 0.04% if you are driving a commercial vehicle.
    • Less than 0.08% if you are underage.
  • NOTE: You can also face criminal and Minnesota DPS administrative penalties for refusing to take a BAC/breathalyzer test when stopped on suspicion of a DWI or impaired driving.

Alternative Transportation Options

Plan Ahead

If you have a Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s party coming up, plan how to get home. Volunteer to be the sober driver, or reserve a cab ahead of time. The mistake that people often make is thinking they are sober enough to drive, when they actually are not. It can take 75-90 minutes or longer for the body to eliminate the alcohol contained in one standard-size drink.

List of Taxi Services

*AAA Minneapolis is in no way affiliated with any of the organizations listed above nor we responsible for your service or experience. Our goal is purely to provide information and resources to make safe decisions during the holiday time period