Boating DUI is also known as OUI (Operating Under the Influence), BUI (Boating Under the Influence), or “Boating DUI.” This pertains to having physical control of a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs or operating a motorized watercraft while impaired to the slightest degree. Just like driving under the influence on roads, boating under the influence poses significant risks to both the operator and others on the water.
The boating DUI law applies to any individual with physical control of a motorized watercraft in Arizona. Motorized water vehicles include motorboats, sailboats, jet skis, and other recreational vessels. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for Arizona boating DUI is generally 0.08% or higher. However, it's important to note that a lower BAC limit of 0.04% applies if the operator is driving a commercial vessel or if they are under 21 years of age.