Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the legal blood alcohol content limit in Texas?
- The legal BAC limit in Texas is .08. If you’re under 21, it’s illegal for any alcohol to be in your system.
- What are the conditions under which riding impaired claims the most lives?
- Most alcohol-related motorcycle crashes happen at night between the hours of 12 and 3 a.m. Most are single-vehicle crashes as the impaired rider runs off the roadway and crashes into a tree or some other roadside hazard. Most involve males between the ages of 25 and 49.
- What kind of gear do I need to protect myself?
- The #1 thing you can do to improve your odds of avoiding a life-threatening injury is to wear a helmet. In fact, wearing a helmet is required by law in many states. Other clothingsuch as footwear, gloves, long pants and a brightly colored jacketcan also reduce injuries in the event of a crash.
- How much worse are my odds if I ride impaired?
- Your chance of dying in a crash goes up 400% when your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit.
- What does “riding impaired” mean?
- When you’re impaired, your reaction time, senses and reflexes are all dulled by the effects of a substance in your bloodstream. Riding impaired reduces your ability to locate and evaluate hazards, make good judgments, react effectively to sudden incidents and maintain control over your motorcycle.
- What constitutes “a drink”?
- “A drink” is usually defined as one 12-ounce beer, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or one shot of hard liquor. In general, the body can process one drink per hour, but even after that hour you can still be impaired.
- What are the consequences of being arrested or convicted of a DWI?
- In general, you can lose your driver’s license, suffer public embarrassment, pay heavy fines (up to $10,000), be imprisoned (up to 10 years), gain a criminal record, and lose your own life or take someone else’s.
