With a blood alcohol level of .01%, how long will a school bus driver be placed out of service?

A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .01% indicates that the individual has been drinking and is above the acceptable limit for operating a school bus. According to California law, any driver of a commercial vehicle, including school buses, with a BAC of .01% or higher will be placed out of service.

The rationale behind a 24-hour out-of-service period is primarily to ensure the safety of the students and the general public. This duration allows enough time for the alcohol to leave the driver's system and minimizes any risk of impaired driving due to alcohol consumption.

While the periods of 12, 36, or 48 hours may seem plausible, they do not align with the specific regulations that set the 24-hour requirement as a standard for such cases. This underscores the importance of adherence to alcohol consumption guidelines, particularly in roles that demand high levels of responsibility and safety, such as driving school buses.