What is a BAC?
BAC stands for blood alcohol content or blood alcohol concentration. It is a term that is often used for medical and legal purposes. There are several factors that may affect a person’s BAC including how much the person has had to drink, how much they weight, and whether or not they have consumed food before or while drinking.
How is BAC measured?
A person’s BAC is determined by measuring the mass of alcohol per volume of blood in a person’s body.
How does a breathalyzer test work?
A breathalyzer measures the amount of alcohol on a person’s breath. It is generally accepted that the amount of alcohol on a person’s breath is proportional to the amount of alcohol that is in the blood at a rate of 1:2100.
How is BAC used?
When it comes to legal terms, BAC is important in helping law enforcement officers to determine somebody’s level of impairment. This is typically used when a person is driving under the influence of alcohol.
What is the legal BAC limit for driving in the United States?
All states in the U.S. consider it illegal to drive over the legal limit of 0.08. Recently, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that states reduce the blood-alcohol level that qualifies as drunk driving to 0.05%.
What should you do if you get arrested for drunk driving?
Contact an attorney immediately.
