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55-10-401  -  Driving under the influence of intoxicant, drug or drug producing stimulant prohibited — Alcohol concentration in blood or breath



(a) It is unlawful for any person to drive or to be in physical control of any automobile or other motor driven vehicle on any of the public roads and highways of the state, or on any streets or alleys, or while on the premises of any shopping center, trailer park or any apartment house complex, or any other premises that is generally frequented by the public at large, while:

     (1) Under the influence of any intoxicant, marijuana, narcotic drug, or drug producing stimulating effects on the central nervous system; or

     (2) The alcohol concentration in the person's blood or breath is eight-hundredths of one percent (.08 %) or more.

(b) [Deleted by 2010 amendment.]

Click Here for DUI Penalties - T.C.A. § 55-10-403




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