| LAWS |
DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA |
MARYLAND |
VIRGINIA |
| Legal
Drinking Age |
21 |
21 |
21 |
| Maximum
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) If Under 21 Years Old |
.00
BAC |
.02
BAC |
.02
BAC |
| Illegal
to Drink and Drive |
Fine:
Up to $300
Revoke License: Six Months
Jail: Up to 90 days |
Fine:
Up to $500
Suspend License: Up to a year
Jail: Up to two months |
Fine:
Up to $500
Suspend License: Six Months |
| Illegal
to Possess, Consume, Transport or Purchase Alcohol |
Fine:
Up to $300
Suspend License:Up to 90 days |
First Offense, Fine: $500
Repeated Offenses, Fine: $1,000 |
Fine:
Up to $500
Suspend License: Up to one year |
| Misrepresentation
of Age (Fake IDs) |
Fine:
Up to $300
Suspend License: Up to 90 days |
First
offense, Fine: $500
Suspend License: six months
Repeated Offenses, Fine: Up to $1,000
Suspend License: One year or until 21 |
Fine:
Up to $500
Suspend License: Up to one year
Jail: Up to 12 months |
| Provisional/Graduated
License Underage |
Yes.
A 24-month period including nighttime supervision at all stages |
Yes.
An 18-month period including a midnight to 5 am curfew |
No |
| Adults/Parents
Who Aid Minors in Obtaining Alcohol |
Fine:
$300
Revoke License: Up to 90 days |
First
offense, Fine: Up to $500
Repeated Offenses, Fine: Up to $1,000 |
Fine:
Up to $2,500
Jail: Up to one year |
