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Study finds Utah's .05% BAC law linked to drop in alcohol-related crashes

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Study finds Utah's .05% BAC law linked to drop in alcohol-related crashes
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05% BAC law led to a nearly 9% drop in alcohol-related crashes. Researchers found initial crash reductions post-law, with numbers rising during COVID-19. 15, indicating high impairment threats. 05% appears to be paying off, according to a new study that found an overall decline in alcohol-related crashes since the law took effect.

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