Driving While Intoxicated
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D.W.I. = Driving While Intoxicated.
D.W.I. is ... Dangerous! Irresponsible!! Illegal!!!

Drunk driving is the most prosecuted crime in the United States.
Police officers determine if people have been drinking and driving by
measuring their BAC (Blood Alcohol Content or Blood Alcohol Concentration).
They use a breathalyzer (which measures alcohol in the breath),
or a blood or urine test.
Driving anywhere in the U.S. with a BAC of .08% = a D.W.I.
In addition, driving in New York State with a BAC from .05 to .07
= Driving With Ability Impaired (DWAI).
There really is no “safe” amount of drinking one can do before driving,

the best policy is simply NEVER to drive after drinking — period.

That’s why most countries have legal BACs lower than that of the United States.
Most of Europe (and Australia) have set their legal BAC at .05%.
In Japan, it’s .03%, and in Sweden only .02%!
All states in the United States now have “Zero Tolerance” laws for young drivers.


You Drink, You Drive, You Lose.

WHY SUCH A TOUGH LAW?

1. Since young drivers lack experience, they are more likely to have accidents.
2. Because they’re more likely to be affected by low levels of alcohol than older drivers.
3. Because alcohol-related crashes are one of the leading causes of death for young people.
4. Because the more ANYONE drinks, the greater the chances of a CRASH !!

Note:
50% of all traffic deaths are alcohol-related. To avoid becoming another statistic,
refuse to get in a car if the driver has been drinking.
Also remember that NOT drinking is always an option. If you don’t want to drink,
for any reason, just say “no thanks” and expect others to respect your decision.

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