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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

21 Del. C. § 4177J: Drinking while driving prohibited.

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  1. Title 21. Motor Vehicles
  2. Operation and Equipment
  3. CHAPTER 41. Rules of the Road
  4. Subchapter IX. Reckless Driving; Driving While Intoxicated

(a) No person shall consume an alcoholic beverage while driving a motor vehicle upon the highways of this State. “Consume,” as used in this subsection, shall mean the ingestion of a substance containing alcohol while in the act of operating a motor vehicle in the presence of, or in the view of, a police officer.

(b) Whoever violates this section shall be fined for the first offense not less than $25 nor more than $200. For each subsequent like offense occurring within 1 year of the previous offense, the person shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $400.

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