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MikeJL21 t1_j40fqyc wrote

Reply to comment by McMagneto in State senator proposes lowering WA’s blood alcohol limit to .05 by OldManJared

1 bud light would be about .02 BAC in an average adult

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VaeVictis997 t1_j41nk27 wrote

So one beer if it’s the kind people around here actually drink?

So without vastly expanding public transit in a way that simply won’t happen, this is either going to lead to a vastly higher number of DUIs, and/or cops starting to ignore people being over the limit, at their discretion.

Because it’s not like cops are having two bud lights on a night out.

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MikeJL21 t1_j41sa9f wrote

Yeah you can also factor in time, eating, drinking water during your bar visit etc. The threshold for losing gross motor skills due to the effects of alcohol varies greatly among the individual. The best rule of thumb is too always get a ride or uber if you plan to drink. If you're going to drive, moderate your drinking, don't slam drinks, eat food, and sit for a period after your last drink and have water and chill. Alcohol dissipates at a rate of about .02/hr. But take it from someone who has gotten a DUI, its easier to get a ride than pay 5 grand and do jail time.

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Hopsblues t1_j42lk54 wrote

Eating and drinking water do nothing regarding BAC. Time is the only variable. Now taking the time to eat helps, but again, the food does nothing, it's the time that is the key.

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MikeJL21 t1_j4320b6 wrote

I never said they had an impact on BAC. Eating and staying hydrated absolutely have an effect on your motor skills and how intoxicated you feel. If you don't believe me, drink until you're intoxicated after a meal and then again on an empty stomach.

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