Drinking and driving is illegal. Whether you've had a beer or two, whether you feel it or not, it's still illegal in all fifty states to drink and drive. In the state of California, the legal blood alcohol content or BAC is 0.08 percent. The legal drinking age in the state of California is twenty-one and over. Many people don't take drunk driving seriously until it's too late. Drinking and driving can and will cost you your freedom, your finances and your future; as well as other people on the road. Twenty-one is the legal drinking age, so it doesn't matter if you're under twenty-one and have been in war or had a baby, it's still illegal to drink and drive. It is even illegal to have beer, wine, or alcoholic beverages in the car with you if you are under twenty-one and there is no one twenty-one or older in the car with you. The blood alcohol level for people under the age of twenty-one is 0.01 percent. If you are under eighteen, you may not be impaired while driving. Repeat offenders may not have a blood alcohol level of 0.01 or higher. Many people want to know how many beers it takes to reach the legal limit before driving. It's difficult to determine. It all depends on gender, fat percentage and weight. (California DUI) So the best way to determine is to not drink at all if you know you have to drive. For the State of California, multiple violations carry various consequences. In my opinion, I believe there is a second chance to some extent. But when it comes to killing yourself and others, there should be no second chances for DUI offenders. If caught more than once, this should be the case. Unfor...... middle of paper ... do whatever you need to do to stop them from driving. It shouldn't matter if they get angry or cause drama, because in the long run, they will thank you for being such a good friend. Remember that drinking and driving can and will cost you your freedom, your finances, and your future. Works Cited « California DUI | DWI Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties, Fines & SR22.” DUI Laws | Drunk driving | Penalties | Fines | SR22 insurance | State law. Internet. June 22, 2010. .Denny, Samantha. “How much is too much.” Quiz. Fresno: Heald College, 2010 “Driving Under the Influence.” ADP. October 2009. Web. June 22, 2010. “Research on Drunk Driving.” Fight against drunk driving and underage drinking | The Council of the Century. Internet. June 22 2010. .