DRINKING, DRUGS & ALCOHOL NJ Chapter 6 and Drive Right Ch. 15

DUI, DWI….what’s the difference?  Driving under the influence(DUI) refers to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Different terms for this offense, including: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)  Some states make no distinction between the two.

Under the Influence  -DUI-driving while impaired (.08 or higher)  -DUI Fatality- a fatal crash in which the driver or pedestrian had a BAC of.08 in a police reported crash.  -BAC- Blood alcohol content; the level of alcohol present as a percentage in blood. -BAC-measured by chemical test that analyze your breath, blood, and urine. -Level of intoxication is determined by BAC reading.

Implied Consent  Implied Consent Law- By signing the back of the license, the driver has given consent to be tested for drugs or alcohol.  Refusal=driving BAC of.1% or higher for 1 st offense, loss of driving privileges between 7 months to 1 year.  21+= illegal.08%+  -21=illegal.01%+

Sober or Not??  Field Sobriety Test=on the spot roadside evaluation  Sobriety Check Points=Roadside safety checks  Open Container Laws=illegal to have any kind of open container of alcohol in vehicle unless in trunk.

Alcohol  Alcohol- can come in a variety of forms; beer, wine, and spirits(liquor).  Depressant- it affects the central nervous system as an anesthetic, lowering the activity of the brain.  It is not digested, it is absorbed directly into the bloodstream and carried to all parts of the body.  The brain is more immediately affected than any other organ because of the amount of blood it requires to function.

Effects of Alcohol for the Driver  Overconfidence  Make more mistakes  Increases chances of having accident.  Senses and judgment impaired  After 2-4 drinks…reaction, coordination, balance and vision are impaired.  Combo of anger and alcohol is responsible for reckless behavior that can result in aggressive driving…and lead to fatal accidents.

Chances of Causing an Accident…  With a BAC of:  A. Slightly above.05% your chances of causing an accident DOUBLES!!  B..10% your chances of causing an accident is 6 x’s as great!!  C..15% your chances are 25 x’s as great!!

Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.)

A drink is a drink is a drink  Who knows the alcohol content of the different beverages?  That is right, they are all the same:

Myths, Rumors & Lies….  Scenario: There is a party you or your friend has too much to drink. They want to go home, but you know that he/she should not be drinking. What are some ways you can sober them up??

Time is on my side  Time is only thing that can sober someone up!!

These are things police look out for…. What Does a Drunk Driver look like? Drunks think they can drive fast & safely Speeding Drunks can not keep their car in a straight line Weaving Drunk is overly cautious Slow Driving Drunk has mental Lapses Jerking Motions Stops are sudden at lights and signs Quick stops

It’s all about being a GOOD host

ID Please……  Consuming alcohol under the age of 21 is ILLEGAL!  A person under 21 who drinks alcohol, then drives with a BAC of.01% or more,  7 months to 1 year driving loss  $300-$500 fine  hours at IDRC - $75/day fee  Up to 30 days prison  $100 Drunk Driving Fund/AERE Fund  $1000 annual ins. surcharge for 3 years  $75 safe neighborhood services fund fee Get used to this:

Drunk driving penalties in other countries  Australia-the names of the drivers are sent to the local newspapers and are printed under the heading “He’s Drunk and in Jail”.  Malaysia- the driver is jailed and if married, his spouse is jailed too.  South Africa-a 10 year prison sentence and the equivalent of a $10,000 fine.  Turkey-drunk drivers are taken 20 miles outside of town by police and are forced to walk back under escort.  Norway-3 weeks in jail at hard labor, one year of loss of license, 2 nd offense within 5 years=license revoked for life.  Russia-license revoked for life.  France-3 year loss of license, one year in jail and $1,000 fine.  Poland-jail, fined, and forced to attend political lectures.  Bulgaria-a second conviction results in execution.  El Salvador-your first offense is your last-execution by firing squad.

Legal & Illegal Drugs

Legal & Illegal Drug (cont.)  Helpful tips:  Always read the labels of all drugs before driving  Do not mix your medications  Ask your doctor how some medication with react DO NOT drive if medications say not to

Marijuana and Driving??  1. Loss of tracking ability…keeping car in lines.  2. Distance judgement…follow too closely.  3. Vigilance…cannot concentrate on driving task.  4. Divided attention…focuses on one aspect of driving rather than all aspects of driving.

Drunk drivers victims car

The drunk drivers car

Jaqueline (Before victim of drunk driving accident)

Jaqueline (After)