Under the zero tolerance policy for underage drivers, what is the policy?

• A. Zero tolerance policy
• B. Standard DUI threshold of 0.08
• C. No enforcement for underage drivers
• D. Fine or license suspension only

Answer: (A)

Zero tolerance means there is no permissible level of intoxication for someone who is under the legal driving age. If an underage driver has any detectable amount of alcohol in their system or is impaired by drugs, penalties apply regardless of how low the BAC is. This approach is intentionally strict to prevent any underage drinking and driving, rather than waiting for a higher level of intoxication to trigger consequences.

This differs from adult driving rules, where a common threshold like 0.08 BAC is used to determine impairment. Underage driving penalties are triggered by any detectable evidence of alcohol or impairment, not by reaching a specific BAC number. Penalties can include license suspension, fines, or mandatory education or treatment programs, rather than only a single fine or a high BAC offense.