The legal drinking age in Vermont is 21. Plain and simple.

Vermont's Zero Tolerance Laws say if you are under 21, don't drink or your driver's license can be revoked.

A blood alcohol content of as little as .02 percent means you are breaking the law. For most people, .02 is as little as one beer, one glass of wine, or one mixed drink. For some it's even less.

Breaking Vermont's Zero Tolerance Law means:

• Your driver's license is suspended for six months.
• You must successfully complete the Drinking Driver Rehabilitation Program. Cost: $300.00 or more.
• Your license may be further suspended by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, or your parents, until you reach the age of 18.
• If your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is over .08% you may also be charged under the adult DUI laws.
• If you break the law a second time, your license is suspended for one year or until you reach age 21, whichever is longer.
• Your insurance company may not renew your policy. You will have to be insured through a special pool and your premiums will be significantly higher. If you are on your parents' policy, the same thing may happen to them. Insurance is mandatory in Vermont.
• Driving or not, if you're under 21 and are caught using a false ID or in possession of alcohol you may be required to:
  • successfully complete the CRASH school
  • pay a fine of up to $500.00
  • serve a jail term

Want to keep your license? It's pretty simple. If you're under 21, don't drink. PERIOD.

What parents should know:

• You cannot legally serve alcohol to any person under 21 years of age under any circumstances, even if you are in your own home and even with their parents' permission.
• Talk to your children about alcohol and the law. Be at home when your children have a party and do not provide alcohol or allow drinking.
• You are your children's role model. Set a good example. Adopt a Zero Tolerance policy whenever you drive.

A Message for all Vermont:

• Alcohol-related crashes are among the leading cause of teenage deaths. Help enforce Vermont's Zero Tolerance Law and help save lives.
• Always drive safe and sober, no matter what age you are.
• Always buckle up. It's your best defense against an impaired driver.

Zero, Nada, None. Not Even One... If You're Under 21.