California § 53153 - For purposes of this article, a person is under the influence of an alcoholic bev
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§ 53153. For purposes of this article, a person is under the influence of an alcoholic bev
For purposes of this article, a person is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug, when as a result of drinking an alcoholic beverage or using a drug, or both, his or her physical or mental abilities are impaired to a degree that he or she no longer has the ability to operate a motor vehicle, boat or vessel, or aircraft with the caution characteristic of a sober person of ordinary prudence under the same or similar circumstances. For purposes of this article, the presumptions described in Sections 23152 and 23155 of the Vehicle Code shall apply.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 53153
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 53153 cover?
Section 53153 ("For purposes of this article, a person is under the influence of an alcoholic bev") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 53153?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 53153 apply to my situation?
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