Regional legal limits
North America alcohol limits by country
Compare the standard drink-driving alcohol limits for countries in North America. Active calculator links are shown only for jurisdictions that are cleared for calculator use; guarded jurisdictions link back to the global legal-limits atlas row.
Countries in North America
Legal thresholds can change and may include special limits for novice, professional, or commercial drivers. Use this page as an educational index, not legal advice.
| Jurisdiction | Standard Limit | Verification | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua & Barbuda AG | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Bahamas BS | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Barbados BB | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Belize BZ | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Canada CA | 50 mg/100 ml (0.05% / 0.5‰) | primary last verified: 2026-05-03 | Open calculator |
| Costa Rica CR | 0.5‰ (0.05%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Cuba CU | 0.5‰ (0.05%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open atlas row |
| Dominica DM | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Dominican Republic DO | 0.5‰ (0.05%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| El Salvador SV | 0‰ (0%) | primary last verified: 2026-06-18 | Open calculator |
| Grenada GD | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Guatemala GT | 0‰ (0%) | primary last verified: 2026-05-03 | Open atlas row |
| Haiti HT | 0.5‰ (0.05%) | unverified last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Honduras HN | 0.5‰ (0.05%) | primary last verified: 2026-05-03 | Open calculator |
| Jamaica JM | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Mexico MX | 0.5‰ (0.05%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Nicaragua NI | 0.5‰ (0.05%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Panama PA | 0.5‰ (0.05%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| St. Kitts & Nevis KN | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| St. Lucia LC | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| St. Vincent & Grenadines VC | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| Trinidad & Tobago TT | 0.8‰ (0.08%) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |
| United States US | 0.08% (0.8‰) | primary last verified: 2026-03-08 | Open calculator |