Drink-driving limits in Oregon (2026)

Last reviewed: 29 October 2026

In short: State drink-driving rules for this state have not yet been 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: a driver fails the implied-consent test with any amount of alcohol in the blood (the ODOT DMV states that drivers over 21 fail at 0.08 percent or more). ^[2]
Maximum penaltiesDriving after drinking alcohol	First conviction: a Class A misdemeanour with a minimum fine of $1,000 (minimum $2,000 at 0.15 percent or more); a Class C felony after at least three convictions in the previous 10 years. The licence is suspended for one year, three years or permanently depending on prior convictions. ^[1]
Limit for professional or commercial driversDriving after drinking alcohol	Commercial motor vehicle: 0.04 percent or more by weight is reported to the department, and any amount of alcohol on a breath test brings a 24-hour out-of-service order. ^[3]

Notes

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))

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
Oregon	0.08%	Any amount (under 21)	0.04% / any amount = out of service	⚠ Not yet verified	Class A misdemeanour; fine min. $1,000
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
Nevada	0.08%	0.02% (under 21)	0.04% commercial	⚠ Not yet verified	Up to 6 months; $400-$1,000 fine
Washington	0.08%	0.02% (under 21)	0.04% disqualifies (commercial)	⚠ Not yet verified	Up to 364 days, $5,000; felony if repeat

CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal for adults 21+ within limits · Growing at home: Up to 4 plants per residence
Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 20 mph business; 25 mph residential · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph; 65 mph on listed highways
Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (provisional licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (instruction permit)
E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle
FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Non-aerial retail fireworks only
Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Not named in concealed-carry ban · Locking or one-handed knives: Concealed spring/gravity blade banned
Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes (state law) · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $15.55 per hour (standard rate)
Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free, 18 or older
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 (under 21 may not buy or possess) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21 (under 21 may not buy or possess)

General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.