Traffic Stops, Impaired Driving, and DUI Consequences

Flashcards about traffic stops, impaired driving, and DUI consequences.

What does implied consent refer to in the context of traffic laws?

Agreement to testing for drugs and alcohol.

What should you do immediately during a traffic stop?

Safely pull your vehicle over to the right and stop.

During a traffic stop, where should your hands be placed?

Easily observable, preferably on the steering wheel.

What documents should you provide an officer upon request during a traffic stop?

Your license and registration.

During a traffic stop, should you exit your vehicle without being instructed to do so?

No, always stay in your vehicle unless told otherwise.

What should you do if an officer suspects impaired driving?

The officer may ask you If you have been drinking or using drugs To exit your vehicle To do some standardized field sobriety tests To take a preliminary breath test

Name three types of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs).

Horizontal gaze nystagmus, walk and turn, and one leg stand.

What is another name for a sobriety checkpoint?

Roadblock

What is an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) form?

A notice given to impaired drivers with information about the incident and suspension details.

Where does an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) come from?

DMV sanction.

Name some administrative sanctions for DUI.

Confiscation, suspension, and or revocation of license. Mandatory driver improvement class in alcohol and drug class or treatment. Fees. Vehicle seizure or impoundment. License restrictions. Ignition Interlock

What is an ignition interlock device?

A system installed in a vehicle that prevents operation if the driver has been drinking by testing BAC.

Name some criminal penalties for DUI.

Arrest, jail time, and community service. Court ordered treatment, restitution, and fines. Random alcohol and drug testing. Harsher penalties

Name some 'other consequences' for DUI convictions.

Loss of job or income. Attorneys' fees. Multiple court appearances. Higher car insurance rates or canceled insurance. Towing and impound fees. Disapproval and disappointment by friends and family