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driving under the influence (DUI) n. commonly called "drunk driving," it refers to operating a motor vehicle while one's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit set by statute, which supposedly is the level at which a person cannot drive safely. State statutes vary as to what that level is, but it ranges from .08 to .10. Driving on private property such as a parking lot is no defense, but sitting in a non-moving vehicle without the ignition on probably is (sometimes resulting in a charge of "drunk in and about a vehicle"). This is a misdemeanor and is variously referred to as DUI, driving while intoxicated (DWI), drunk driving, or a "deuce". How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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VAN NUYS -- Nearly 25 years after California enacted laws outlawing driving under the influence of alcohol, crash-related deaths are on the rise, a study released Thursday found. On March 9, 2002, Chadda was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (Vehicle Code section 23152(a)). Medlock was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and driving with . |
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