Phelps in Trouble?

Originally posted by knelson I wonder what the license restriction was (is)? Anyone know? I know some states have restrictions on teen drivers, but I can't imagine they apply to someone 19. EDIT: Another thing to consider is many states have a "zero tolerance" policy for underage drivers. In other words, you can get a DUI with a BAC of only .02%. I haven't heard yet what Phelps' BAC was, but just something to keep in mind before we start accusing him of being drunk. I'm not sure what the restrictions are here in Maryland any more as they changed them. I don't think that at 19 there are any restrictions, but I don't know 100% any more. As for BAC, I think it is 0.02% for anyone under 21, or it was when I learned to drive 16 years ago. They are much harder on underage drinking and driving, which is good, so it's impossible to know how much he had been drinking. Having said that, I do think what he did was wrong, but if he only had one drink that's a lot different then having more then one. I just hope he learns from this, as do other people.

Originally posted by knelson I wonder what the license restriction was (is)? Anyone know? I know some states have restrictions on teen drivers, but I can't imagine they apply to someone 19. EDIT: Another thing to consider is many states have a "zero tolerance" policy for underage drivers. In other words, you can get a DUI with a BAC of only .02%. I haven't heard yet what Phelps' BAC was, but just something to keep in mind before we start accusing him of being drunk. I'm not sure what the restrictions are here in Maryland any more as they changed them. I don't think that at 19 there are any restrictions, but I don't know 100% any more. As for BAC, I think it is 0.02% for anyone under 21, or it was when I learned to drive 16 years ago. They are much harder on underage drinking and driving, which is good, so it's impossible to know how much he had been drinking. Having said that, I do think what he did was wrong, but if he only had one drink that's a lot different then having more then one. I just hope he learns from this, as do other people.