A criminal offense where a person is in control or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other substance or chemical that impairs that persons mental faculties and puts them and others on the road in danger.
The crime of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which is specifically defined by the particular state law.
Driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is considered a criminal act in the United States. A person found guilty of driving under the influence stands to lose his or her license, be fined, and face imprisonment. Consequences are normally more serious for repeat offenders.
Called "drunk driving" or "driving while intoxicated," this term means operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content above the legal limit. The limit varies by state.
(DUI) a descriptive statement meaning the driver of a vehicle has been drinking alcohol.
Driving or a motor vehicle and under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit for the state.
The driving or operating of any vehicle while under the influence of liquor or drugs.
driving or operating any vehicle or common carrier while under the influence of alcoholic beverage or narcotics.
Driving or operating any vehicle or common carrier while drunk or under the influence of liquor or narcotics.
The crime of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
This is in reference to the state of a driver after consuming too much alcohol or drugs when they are operating a vehicle, and the criminal cases that arise from such situations. This is applied to someone over the California state limit of .08% BAC.
Unlawfully operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. See also, driving while intoxicated (DWI).
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drunk driving, drinking and driving, or drink-driving, is the act of operating a motor vehicle (and sometimes a bicycle or similar human-powered vehicle) after having consumed alcohol (ethanol) or other drugs, to the degree that mental and motor skills are impaired.
