Bill > SB2384

This bill lowers the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05 in Hawaii. The bill cites evidence that lowering the BAC limit to 0.05 could save lives, prevent injuries, and decrease medical costs. The legislature finds that impaired driving is a significant problem in Hawaii, with intoxicated driving being the leading cause of traffic fatalities. The bill aligns Hawaii with over 100 other countries that have adopted a 0.05 or lower BAC limit, and it has strong public support in the state. The purpose of this bill is to enhance road safety by deterring impaired driving at lower BAC levels.