Do not use your BACtrack as a tool to determine whether you
should operate a motor vehicle or equipment, or perform any
other dangerous act. Do not drink and drive. Always have a
designated driver when alcohol is being consumed.
EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL*
0.02-0.03% BAC
Slight euphoria. Loss of shyness.
Depressant effects are not apparent.
Impairment possible in some individuals.
0.04-0.06% BAC
Feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower
inhibitions and sensation of warmth.
Euphoria. Some minor impairment of
reasoning and memory. Lowering of
caution. Driving skills may be impaired
at this level of intoxication.
0.07-0.09% BAC
Slight impairment of balance, speech,
vision, reaction time, and hearing.
Euphoria. Judgment and self-control are
reduced. Caution, reason and memory
are impaired. Driving skills are always
impaired at this level of intoxication
and higher.
0.10-0.12% BAC
Significant impairment of motor
coordination and loss of good judgment.
Speech may be slurred. Balance, vision,
reaction time and hearing will be
impaired. Euphoria.
0.13-0.15% BAC
Gross motor impairment and lack of
physical control. Blurred vision and
major loss of balance. Euphoria is
reduced and dysphoria (anxiety,
restlessness) begins to appear.
0.16-0.20% BAC
Dysphoria predominates. Nausea
may appear.
0.25% BAC
Need for assistance in walking.
Total mental confusion. Dysphoria
with nausea and some vomiting.
0.30% BAC
Loss of consciousness. Onset of
coma. Possible death due to
respiratory arrest**.
* The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual variations
among users. Some users will be intoxicated at a much lower BAC than shown
on the previous page.
** Death can occur at a lower BAC in some individuals.
The generally accepted legal standard for alcohol intoxication in Canada/the
United States is 0.08%. However, your driving skills can be impaired at any level
above 0.00% BAC. It is never safe to drink any amount of alcohol and drive.
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