Drink-driving limits in Nevada (2026)
Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
In short: Nevada sets its own drink-driving rules. Fields not shown are not yet verified.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Random breath tests without suspicionDriving after drinking alcohol | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Blood alcohol limit for ordinary driversDriving after drinking alcohol | 0.08 % blood alcohol [1] |
| Lower limit for novice or young driversDriving after drinking alcohol | Under 21: 0.02% blood alcohol. [1] |
| Limit for professional or commercial driversDriving after drinking alcohol | Commercial drivers: 0.04% blood alcohol. [1] |
| Maximum penaltiesDriving after drinking alcohol | First DUI offence: 2 days to 6 months in jail or 48 to 96 hours of community service, a fine of $400 to $1,000, and a minimum 185-day licence revocation. [1] |
Sources
- Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles: DUI (Driving Under the Influence) - Nevada DMV (consulted 29 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| Limit for professional or commercial drivers | 0.04% alcohol concentration or more: a driver subject to commercial driver's licence rules must not report for or remain on duty performing safety-sensitive functions, and an employer who knows of it must not let the driver continue. (source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (Office of the Federal Register)) |
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Nevada and neighbouring states
| State | Blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers | Lower limit for novice or young drivers | Limit for professional or commercial drivers | Random breath tests without suspicion | Maximum penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 0.08% | 0.02% (under 21) | 0.04% commercial | ⚠ Not yet verified | Up to 6 months; $400-$1,000 fine |
| Arizona | 0.08% | Zero (under 21) | 0.04% (commercial, for hire) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Min. 10 days jail, $250 fine |
| California | 0.08% | 0.01% (under 21) | 0.04% (commercial, paid passengers) | ⚠ Not yet verified | 96 hrs-6 months jail; $390-$1,000 |
| Idaho | 0.08% | 0.02% (under 21) | 0.04% (commercial vehicle) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Up to 6 months; fine up to $1,000 |
| Oregon | 0.08% | Any amount (under 21) | 0.04% / any amount = out of service | ⚠ Not yet verified | Class A misdemeanour; fine min. $1,000 |
| Utah | 0.05% | Any alcohol (under 21) | 0.04% (commercial) | Yes (magistrate-approved checkpoints) | Class B misd.; min. 2 days jail, $700 fine |
More rules in Nevada
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal for adults 21+, within limits · Growing at home: Yes if no store within 25 miles
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: Posted limit; 80 mph cap · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): Posted limit; 80 mph cap
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (after 6+ months on a permit) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15.5 (instruction permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Class 1, 2, 3 (bicycle)
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes ("safe and sane" Class C only)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Not named; concealed "dangerous weapon" banned · Locking or one-handed knives: Banned on school and child care property
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $12.00 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21+ (purchase, consume, possess in public) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21+ (purchase, consume, possess in public)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.