CA is .08. I don't drink so no problem for me.

 

Shakey is right, anything over .04 you can be charged in an accident.

I don't usually have more than two during a ride altogether. This day it was raining, our bikes were out of the weather, and it was hot. I drank three beers and ate a sloopy joe in an hour and twenty minutes time. I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time....no since making commits about the other guy. BUT.............someday I will see him again.

Looking forward for that call from the insurance company tomorrow!

Thanks guys!

 

Canada is much lower than a .08% BAC. I know no other states that have a lower limit EXCEPT for CDL operation and drivers under 21.

 

Ontario an "impared" is .08, but they can, and do take your lisence for 3 days for over .05 I've never heard of a impaired charge sticking in an accident below .08 here.

 

Dust - Congrats!! It may not seem fair and is a little bitter sweet - but you did good! Really good! Heal quick!!

 

I'm not sure how it works where your from but in Arizona the over.08 is a separate charge from the driving while impaired. Any alcohol can make you impaired especially in an accident.

 

shame about your bike I love that front wheel on there...
if they total it you can buy it from them cheaper and rebuild it. say they say it is totaled, and offer 10,000, take the money and ask to buy the bike from them, buy it for $5000 and rebuilt it. it will be a salvage title but if you are keeping it for life and not looking at resale then it is a winwin...

 

No one can make you do anything you don't want to! Personally, I wouldn't cop to something I know I didn't do, plain and simple. I would also try to not put myself in a situation.. I'm just saying.

That said, in CA, as well in most other states, it doesn't matter if you weren't at fault, if you're DUI or impaired, it's your fault.. Also in CA, if you blow less than .08, they can and will nail you for impaired! I learned that one on the Jury I was on!

 

Glad the legal is over and sounds like a deal was in place. Sometimes better to pay and get out free when it comes to a DUI charge, yes fix the bike during the healing process. Sounds like a good finish to a bad thing

 

i found out that i can cut my own deal with the DA before the court date. so far i have only been to driving school once, the rest have been dropped.