Zero tolerance under 21 — Oklahoma Permit Test

In Oklahoma, it is unlawful for a person under 21 to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle with any measurable quantity of alcohol in the blood or breath.

Young drivers are new to both driving and drinking, so the law allows them no alcohol at all behind the wheel.

Has ANY measurable quantity of alcohol in the person’s blood or breath at the time a test is administered.

It is also unlawful for a person under 21 to drive while showing evidence of being under the influence of any other intoxicating substance, or of alcohol combined with another substance.

Zero tolerance is about being impaired at all, so a drug instead of a drink does not get a young driver off.

Exhibits evidence of being under the influence of any other intoxicating substance; or

Under Oklahoma’s Zero Tolerance Law, a first offense revokes the license for 6 months.

Losing the license for half a year teaches a young driver the cost before it becomes a habit.

First conviction or offense for driving under the influence (DUI), actual physical control (APC), refusal of the breath or blood test or a measurable amount of BAC, the revocation would be for a period of SIX MONTHS.

Under Oklahoma’s Zero Tolerance Law, a second offense revokes the license for 12 months.

A second offense shows the first lesson did not stick, so the time without a license doubles.

Second conviction or offense for DUI, APC or refusal of the breath or blood test or a measurable amount of BAC, the second revocation would be for a period of 12 MONTHS.

If you are under 16 at the time of a zero tolerance offense, or will be at the end of the cancellation, Service Oklahoma extends the cancellation until you are 16.

A child too young to drive could otherwise serve the whole penalty before ever being eligible for a license.

If you are less than 16 years of age at the time or will be less than 16 at the end of the cancellation, Service Oklahoma shall extend the cancellation until you are 16 years of age.

Besides the revocation, a first zero tolerance conviction carries a fine of $100–$500 or community service or a treatment program, or any combination.

Treatment and service are offered beside the fine so a young driver can learn from the offense, not just pay for it.

First conviction—Fine of $100–$500 or community service or treatment program or any combination of fine, community service or treatment program.

A second or subsequent zero tolerance conviction carries a fine of $100–$1,000 or community service or a treatment program, or any combination.

A higher top fine on repeat offenses raises the cost each time a young driver ignores the rule.

Second or subsequent conviction—Fine of $100–$1,000 or community service or treatment program or any combination of fine, community service or treatment program.

How much alcohol may a driver under 21 legally have in their blood or breath in Oklahoma?

No measurable amount. Young drivers are new to both driving and drinking, so the law allows them no alcohol at all behind the wheel. Oklahoma Driver Manual, p.67: “Has ANY measurable quantity of alcohol in the person’s blood or breath at the time a test is administered.”