Impaired Driving Prevention
Drive Sober Campaign
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Eliminating Alcohol Sales to Youth Program
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24/7 Sobriety Program
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Utah's .05 BAC Law
Utah became the first state in the nation to lower its legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for driving from 0.08 to 0.05.
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The Data
In Utah from 2020-2024
4,408
Alcohol-related crashes
15.1 X
Alcohol-related crashes are 15.1 times more likely to result in a death than all other types of crashes
274
Alcohol-related fatalities
10,923
DUI arrests with an average BAC of .14. (SFY July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)
Saturdays and Weekends
The highest percentage of fatal alcohol- related crashes occurred on Saturdays, followed by Sundays and Fridays.
Males 21-39
Most likely to be involved in an alcohol-related crash
The Law
- It is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs (including prescription medications that impair), or any other intoxicating substance.
- In Utah, driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above 0.05 is prohibited.
- First offense: Fines and fees can reach $10,000, potential jail time, and driver's license suspension.
- Penalties dramatically increase for repeat offenses, higher BAC levels, or if someone is seriously injured or killed.
- Learn more about Utah's DUI laws and specific penalties
For more information
Utah's Impaired Driving Program
Lynda Hansen
385 290-5305
[email protected]
