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driving under the influence |
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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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| HOCKEY: New York Rangers defenseman and former Anaheim Mighty Duck Sandis Ozolinsh, who has spent time this season in the NHL's substance abuse program, pleaded guilty to driving while impaired in White Plains, N. Erie Insurance Group and the Pennsylvania DUI Association have rolled out a customized Volkswagen Beetle that allows teens to see firsthand how driving while impaired feels. The government's interest in protecting the health and safety of its citizens is better served by simply prohibiting public intoxication, driving while impaired, or selling alcohol to minors. |
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