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BAC limits are at least supposed to be based on averages recorded from "test subjects were impaired / affected at this level or higher"... It's not a bad metric to use in itself, but the level applied and how it's enforced are definitely able to be questioned harder.
The fact that cops use "they seemed influenced" as a catch all to threaten and excuse shitty behavior is the bigger problem by far. It's squarely under the other traffic laws in my mind ... While well intentioned, the vast majority of people will just behave the same regardless. Only 2 real things happen:
Balancing between them is the bigger problem.
Ultimately, societal change on personal responsibility would be the better solution, but humans will always be "but I should be allowed to break the rule because I won't hurt anyone!"... Or they are sociopathic and just don't care if their fun hurts others.
I think BAC is probably the best real indicator we have, the issue that stands out to me about it is (unsure if state or national) the legal limit has been lowered twice in my memory, and it was due to groups like MAAD pushing, not scientific studies.
Note: MAAD was just an example I chose, I really know nothing about them. They could be complete abolishonists or concerned citizens, I have no opinion.
In my opinion, I have no problem lowering the BAC floor. You cannot tell when you're too drunk to drive. It's much safer to just follow the maxim of if you're going to drink, don't drive; if you're going to drive, don't drink. It's so easy to not drink alcohol. Easier than drinking even; you just have to not buy it.
My opinion might be skewed because I know several alcoholics who insist that they're good (if not "better") drivers when they're buzzed. I hate my city's drug culture. People treat me like a damn unicorn because I don't use alcohol, nicotine, or THC.
I don't buy more than 1 beer when I go out. I end up drinking 4-5 because people buy me drinks for singing. I literally sing for my ~~supper~~ liquid bread.
Yeah, the fact that people are enablers didn't even cross my mind. Even more reason to hate the drug culture.
Just FYI it stands for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. They are MADD not MAAD. I remember the church bus accident on I-71 in Kentucky. That's when they got a ton of political capital.
My interest group is MAAD. Mostly Alcoholics Are Driving. We aim to outlaw cars and trucks.
It's for the children.