What is “blood-alcohol concentration” or “blood-alcohol level”?

Blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) is the level of alcohol in the bloodstream from drinking alcoholic beverages. BAC readings are used in court as evidence in drunk-driving cases. The most common method of measure is a breath test, although blood and/or urine testing is sometimes done. A result of .08% or higher may establish a presumption of intoxication. The details of the .08% BAC presumption laws vary among the states, but all 50 states have adopted .08% as their official intoxication level, in large part because of a federal threat of otherwise withholding highway funds.

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