Did you know that according to the 2003 NC State The Health Survey, 76% of NC State support the enforcement of legal age restriction on alcohol use? Did you also know that only 14% thought that NC State’s alcohol policy was too strict, yet students thought that 42% of students would think that the policy was too strict? It’s true! Again, most students support the law but they think that their peers would not support it. For more information on campus policy click here.

According to District 26 Commander Captain Dennis Poteat (Raleigh Police Department) 50% of all noise violations occur in West Raleigh, where many NC State students live. Captain Poteat noted that after 11PM any loud noise is illegal. Police determine what’s loud by standing on the nearest public property or sidewalk. If they hear it, it’s too loud. If police stand in an adjacent apartment and determine with at least one other person that the noise is too loud, it is considered a violation. The full noise code can be viewed at here.

Drinking and Driving
The Law:

• If you’re 21 or over and have a blood alcohol content (BAC) at or above 0.08, you will be charged with a DWI.
• If you’re under 21 and drive while consuming or after consuming alcohol, any BAC reading will result in a DWI.

Penalty:
A permanent criminal record, loss of driver’s license, community service, court cost ($90), a fine up to $1000, attorney’s fees, and an insurance premium increase of up to 400%.

Alcohol & Vehicles
The Law:
It’s illegal to have an open container of alcohol in a vehicle regardless of age.
Penalty:
A permanent criminal record and fines.

Purchase & Posession
The Law:
It’s illegal for anyone under age 21 to purchase, attempt to purchase, or possess alcohol
Penalty:
Criminal record, up to 100 hours of community service, and $1000 fine.
The Law:
It’s illegal for anyone to possess an open container of alcohol on any Raleigh city street or sidewalk.
Penalty:
Misdemeanor with a fine.

Fake Identification
The Law:

• It’s illegal for someone underage to use your ID to obtain alcohol or to manufacture or knowingly possess a fake ID for the purpose of deception, fraud, or other criminal conduct.
• It’s illegal for anyone to use a fake ID to obtain alcohol or enter a place where alcohol is consumed or obtain a wristband that enables him or her to buy alcohol.

Penalty:
A permanent criminal record, loss of driver’s license. If the ID was borrowed, the person who loaned you the ID may also face criminal charges.

Underage Provider
The Law:
It’s illegal for someone, any age, to provide alcohol to underage persons.

Penalty:
A permanent criminal record and loss of driver’s license.