In California, the most commonly imposed driving suspension is the administrative per se (APS) suspension, which is typically associated with driving under the influence. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over a certain legal limit, it can result in a suspension of your license, regardless of whether or not there was any sign of impairment. What are those limits? If you’re over the age of 21, a BAC of .08% or greater will result in a suspension. For those under 2
If you're pulled over and suspected of DUI, choosing not to take a chemical blood alcohol test (like a breathalyzer or blood test) can lead to your license being suspended, and there’s no way around it. For your first offense, this suspension lasts a year. If you’ve had a previous offense within the last 10 years, the suspension jumps to two years, and it extends to three years if you’ve had more than one prior offense.* But don’t worry—you have the right to an Administrati
