Alcohol and Drugs

California’s driving under the influence (DUI) laws apply to alcohol and drugs. True or false?

True

Medications received from a doctor or pharmacy do not affect your ability to drive safely. True or false?

False. All drugs can affect your ability to drive safely and how you react

No matter what age you are, it is illegal to drive after drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in any form. Including medications like cough syrup. True or false?

true.

If a law enforcement officer thinks you are driving under the influence and you refuse to take a blood or urine test, the DMV may…

suspend or revoke your driving privilege for one year

If you are 13 to 20 years old and convicted of operating a bicycle while under the influence, your driving privilege may be …

suspended or delayed for one year once you are eligible to drive

It is illegal to have any alcohol or cannabis products in your vehicle under all circumstances. True or false?

False. If you are carrying any alcohol or cannabis products, they must be either sealed or, if already opened, kept in a place where passengers do not sit such as in the trunk

If you are over 21 years old, it is illegal to drive if you have a BAC of … or higher

0.08%

If you are under 21 years old or on a DUI probation at any age, it is illegal to drive if you have a BAC of … or higher

0.01%

If you drive a vehicle that requires a commercial driver’s license or are driving a passenger for hire, it is illegal to drive if you have a BAC of … or higher

0.04%

Even if your BAC is below legal limits, that does not mean it is safe for you to drive. Thus, depending on how badly you are impaired, you may be arrested and convicted of a DUI even without a BAC measurement. True or false?

True

What happens if you are arrested for DUI?

• driving privileges are suspended for a year

• The law enforcement officer may take your driver’s license and give you a temporary driver’s license for 30 days

You may request a DMV administrative hearing within … days from the date of your arrest.

10 days

What are some additional penalties if you are convicted of DUI?

• six months jail sentence

• pay a fine

• your vehicle is impounded w/ storage fee

all DUI convictions remain on your driver’s record for … years

10 years