Driving Under the Influence

Driving under the influence is known as DUI. It is a lawan FST is not performed, the officer is likely to
that forbids driving motor vehicles while drunk. Anyperform a chemical test, which more accurately
person who drives a vehicle with .8%-.10% alcoholindicates sobriety or insobriety. A breathalyzer may be
concentration in his blood level is likely to be chargedused at the initial traffic stop, or the suspect may be
with DUI. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and operatingtaken back to the station for a blood or urine test.A
while intoxicated (OWI) are the other terms used toDUI suspect is usually given the choice of which
describe driving under the influence. DUI includes drugschemical test he wants to take among the various
as well as alcohol. The suspicion of driving while underoptions. Many people think that it might baffle the
the influence of drugs may be proper grounds for ajudicial system if the person refuses to take the
charge of DUI. If the law enforcement officer suspectschemical test. Most states have established provisions
a person driving under the influence after the personwith penalties for DUI suspects that fail to take a
stops (based on smell of alcohol or drugs etc.) thechemical test--penalties that can be much stricter than
person can be arrested for DUI.When a police officerthose for the ordinary offenders.If the person is
pulls a car over on suspicion of DUI, he may ask forconvicted for DUI then the penalties vary from state to
ordinary credentials, including license and registration.state, and largely depend on the circumstances of the
The officer may ask the person to step out of the caroffense. Suspension/revocation of license, fine, and
and perform one of several field sobriety tests (FSTs).imprisonment, and minimum sentences for a first,
These are quick exercises for the driver, intended tosecond or third convictions are some of the means of
indicate whether or not he/she is intoxicated. Even ifpenalizing DUI offenders.