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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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In Queensland the drink-driving offences recorded for 17-24-year-old women went up by 63% for the period 1997 to 2003. `Public attitudes have changed on drink-driving and wearing seat-belts, so why not on this issue, too. There are a number of reasons for the ongoing fall in consumption, including growing health concerns, a more severe drink-driving policy and - above all - changing lifestyles, which have meant a reduction in drinking occasions, with the drinking habits of older consumers not being replicated in younger generations. |
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