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7 Things You Need to Know About DWI Laws
Driving
While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in every state in the
country. Everyday, the laws are getting tougher and the penalties are,
in response, getting stiffer. The DWI laws are changing faster than
most people can keep up with them. If you are considering getting
behind the wheel of a vehicle while you are intoxicated, you need to
know the seriousness of the crime that you are about to
commit.
1- Every state, with the exception of Massachusetts,
has laws on the books that make it a crime to drive while intoxicated.
This usually is defined as having a blood/alcohol level that is either
above or at a predetermined level, normally 0.10. However, some states
have the legal limit set lower, most of these are at 0.08
percent.
2- Several states, forty-two to be exact, have a
condition that allows offenders that meet certain criteria to drive if
their cars have been outfitted with ignition locks. These work by
locking the ignition until the driver submits to an onboard
breathalyzer test. If the test comes back negative, the car is allowed
to start.
3- Most states follow the same penalty structure,
beginning with the suspension of the drivers' license. This can be done
immediately if the suspected driver refuses to submit to a chemical
drug or alcohol test at the time of the alleged violation. The penalty
phase then moves to jail time and confiscation of the
vehicle.
4- Many states are enacting new DWI laws, which
include child endangerment if a child under the age of 16 (for most
states) is in the vehicle at the time of the crime. This includes all
children whether or not they belong to the driver.
5- Some
states are working on passing laws that will make a driver under the
influence responsible for any type of traffic accident whether or not
they were actually at fault. This would mean that if you are
intoxicated and are hit by another, un-intoxicated, driver who runs a
stop sign or crosses into your lane, that you would legally be at
fault.
6- The laws and penalties in your state may vary. It is
always wise to be aware of your local and state DWI laws and how you
could be affected by them. These laws can be found on the internet for
most states and by visiting your local police station.
7- It is
so important to realize how devastating the effect of driving while
intoxicated can be. This crime is easily preventable by calling a taxi,
a friend or by just staying home if you are going to be intoxicated.
For those who don't make these types of arrangements, the DWI laws are
getting tougher and law enforcement is intent on doing their job to get
them off the road.
Visit http://www.dui-in-illinois.info or
http://duilawsinfo.com to learn more about DUI in Illinois and DUI
penalties.
DWI:
7 Things You Need to Know About DWI LawsPeter
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