Depends on the state. In AZ, it is 10 days in jail, first offense, plus a fine, I think it's $250. And, a point on your record. And, you get a court-ordered ignition lockout on the car, at your expense, and for a year, I think. That is, if your car is new enough to take one.<smile> That is, for a simple DUI and not double the BAC limit or aggravated or causing accident while under the influence, vehicular manslaughter, underr age, etc.
I think CA is a fine and point, only. Last I was there.
NY had a mandatory prison on first DUI for a while--I don't know if it was shot down or not. I'm sure the ACLU jumped in and protested.
Anywhere, it is at least the fine and a point.
many people are trying different things and senate is getting pressured by the public to push a new law to help prevent teen accidents!
You may be driving another type of vehicle.If that is not the case you can be arrested for being drunk in charge of a vehicle even if you are not driving it.
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While being drunk and behind the wheel you could take innocent lives. Drunk driving impairs your ability to stay alert and driving in general.
Raising the drinking age from 18 to 21.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Laws and statistics on drunk driving can be found at websites like Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Drunk Driving Facts, the CDC website, Life Tips, and Buzzle.
Being drunk is bad not only are you putting your health at risk but you are putting others at risk due to actions you may do because of loss of self control. Drunk driving would be terrible.
cost of drunk driving
most drunk driving occurs on the weekends
Drunk driving is when you are completely drunk and you are not in your senses and sober driving is when you are almost drunk but you still gain some consciousness in yourself.
it is relevant to drunk driving because it kills