California's DUI Laws
The DUI laws in California are lengthy and extremely complex. At the core, however, there are two basic drunk driving laws. The first, found in Section 23152(a) of the California Vehicle Code, simply makes it unlawful to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a combination of the two. The legal definition of "under the influence" is essentially impairment to the degree that the individual cannot operate a vehicle in a safe manner. The second offense, found in Section 23152(b), consists of driving a vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration of .08% of higher.
The Vehicle Code contains many other statutes concerning such matters as second DUI offenses, felony drunk driving (DUI with injury or death), criminal penalties and license suspensions and revocations. The websites which follow will offer further resources concerning specific California laws on drunk driving.
The resources which follow provide extensive information concerning criminal and administrative penalties following a San Francisco DUI conviction:
California Drunk Driving Laws
Verbatum text of the most commonly encountered DUI related statutes in California.
Legal FAQs
A San Francisco DUI lawyer answers the most commonly asked questions about a drunk driving arrest in California.
Automobile Club Summary of California's Laws
Summary of California's DUI laws and penalties, including license suspensions.
California Vehicle Code
Access to the entire Vehicle Code on the California Department of Motor Vehicles website.