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BAC
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Factors determining BAC
Amount of alcohol consumed, weight, rate of consumption, and food intake
Equivalent drinks
5oz wine = 12oz beer = 1.5oz 86 proof liquor
Signs of drunk driving
Speeding, slow driving, weaving, jerking motions, headlights off
License points for suspension
12 to 14 points
Points deduction
3 points per year without a moving violation
Signs of alcohol impairment
Talkative, low judgment, self-confidence
Time to reduce BAC
Allow time to pass
Common alcoholic beverage
Beer
Accident risk at .05% BAC
2x
Accident risk at .10% BAC
6x
Accident risk at .15% BAC
25x
1st offense DUI penalties
6 months to 1 year suspension, $250-$400 fine, 12-48 hours in Driver’s Resource Center, 30 days in jail
Liability for serving alcohol
Lawsuit risk if guest crashes
IDRC
Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
Best way to avoid DUI
Don’t drink and drive
Under 21 presumed influence
0.01% BAC
Over 21 presumed influence
0.08% BAC
Implied Consent Law
Automatic consent for BAC testing if arrested
Driving under influence
Impaired senses and judgment
Special learners permit violations
2 or more violations totaling 4 or more points require probationary driver school
Ignition interlock device
Breath analyzer preventing car start if BAC is high
Drugs affecting driving
Cold pills, allergy medicine, prescription drugs
Alcohol impairment effects
Reaction time, balance, coordination
Breathalyzer refusal penalty
Equivalent to .10% BAC, 7 months to 1 year loss of privileges, $1,000 MVC surcharge for three years
Habitual offender
License suspended 3 times in 3 years
Third DUI violation penalties
Ignition interlock device or 10 years suspension
Point violation for avoiding traffic signals
2 points
Probationary period after suspension
1 year
Penalties for injury during suspended driving
Fine, continued suspension, 45-day jail sentence
Suspension for unlicensed persons
Graffiti, false alarms, buying alcohol or DUI
Open alcohol containers
Illegal in passenger areas of vehicles
