California Drunk Driving Laws
When arrested for drunk driving in California you will likely be charged with two offenses, VC 23152 parts A and B. You can be convicted of both offenses but will only be punished for one. There are many other laws that can add extra penalties, jail time and fees to your DUI criminal charge. The following are California’s DUI laws.
California Drunk Driving Laws
- V.C. 23152 - Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
- V.C. 23153 - DUI Causing Injury
- V.C. 23220 - Drinking While Driving
- V.C. 23222 - Possession of Open Container While Driving
- V.C. 23223 - Open Container in Motor Vehicle
Drunk Driving Laws Pertaining to Those Under 21
- V.C. 13352.3 - Minor DUI (Under 18)
- V.C. 23136 - Under 21 Driving with a BAC of .01% or More
- V.C. 23140 - Under 21 DUI
- V.C. 23224 - Under 21 Possession of Alcohol in Vehicle
Drunk Driving Penalty Laws
- V.C. 23536 - First DUI Conviction
- V.C. 23540 - Second DUI Conviction
- V.C. 23546 - Third DUI Conviction
- V.C. 23550 - Fourth DUI Conviction
- V.C. 23550.5 - DUI Conviction Within 10 Years
DUI Enhancements
- V.C. 23558 - Multiple Victims
- V.C. 23572 - Minor Under 14 Years of Age in the Vehicle
- V.C. 23577 - Refusal to Submit
- V.C. 23582 - Speeding and DUI
Other Drunk Driving Related Laws
- V.C. 23594 - Vehicle Impoundment
- V.C. 20001 - Hit and Run Causing Injury or Death
- V.C. 20002 - Hit and Run
