MADD -?.08 BAC per se - Issue Brief
A summary of the statistics and science behind MADD's support of .08 BAC per se laws.
NCADD - Effectiveness of .08 Per Se Laws
Resources supporting a .08 BAC standard, including studies, impairment charts, state laws, and other resources.
NHTSA - Federal .08 BAC Standard
A fact sheet describing the financial sanctions states face if they do not pass a .08 blood alcohol content standard.
NHTSA - Presidential Initiative for Making .08 BAC
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's guide supporting .08, including an overview, FAQ, studies, key laws, and specific goals.
NHTSA - The Relationship of Alcohol Safety Laws to
Voas and Tippetts look at the impact of .08 BAC per se and administrative license revocation laws on decreasing alcohol-related deaths.
Pioneer Press - A Sobering Road Test
Minnesota article detailing a reporter who tested the difference between a .10 and .08 BAC on an obstacle course.