Penalties
| Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension |
|---|---|---|
| .20 | 1 year | Yes |
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for repeat convictions; highly incentivized for first convictions
Other
| Open Container Laws | Repeat Offender Laws |
|---|---|
| No | Yes |
State
Tennessee
Issue
Alcohol Impaired Driving
Determinations
Increased penalty for high BAC
0.2
Administrative license suspension on first offense
1 year
Limited driving privileges during suspension
yes
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for repeat convictions; highly incentivized for first convictions
Open container laws
No
Repeat Offender Laws
Yes