Alcohol and Drugs, Vehicle Registrations Requirement, and Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirement and Collisions

Question 1

DUI Laws apply to both alcohol and drugs, and it is illegal to drive while under the influence of that affects

Answer 1

Your ability to drive safely

Question 2

No matter what age you are, it is illegal to drive after:

Answer 2

1) Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in any form, including medication and cough syrup
2) Taking any drug that affects your ability to drive and including prescription or over-the-counter medications
3) Using any combination of alcohol or drugs that decreases your ability to drive safely

Question 3

If a law enforcement officer thinks you are driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol

Answer 3

They have the right to ask you to take blood or urine test

Question 4

It is illegal to drive if have a BAC of:

Answer 4

1) 0.08 % or higher (if you are over 21 years old)
2) 0.01 % or higher (if you are under 21 years old)
3) 0.01 % or higher at any age (If you are on DUI probation)

Question 5

If you drive with an illegal BAC

Answer 5

A law enforcement officer can charge you with DUI

Question 6

When you drive in California, you consent to a breath, blood, or urine test

Answer 6

If a law enforcement officer suspects you of DUI

Question 7

If you refuse to take a breath, blood, and/or urine test

Answer 7

DMV will suspend or revoke your driving privilege

Question 8

If you are arrested for DUI

Answer 8

1) CAPS law requires DMV to suspend your driving privilege
2) The law enforcement officer may take your driver’s license and give you a temporary driver’s license for 30 days
3) You may request a DMV administrative hearing within 10 days from the date of your arrest

Question 9

Here are some additional penalties if you are convicted of DUI:

Answer 9

1) You may be sentenced to up to 6 months in jail
2) You may have to pay a fine between $390-$1000
3) Law enforcement may impound your vehicle, and you may have to pay a storage fee
4) If you cause serious injury or death while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and you may face civil lawsuits

Question 10

All DUI convictions remain on the driver’s record for

Answer 10

10 years

Question 11

You may not carry liquor, beer, or wine inside a vehicle unless

Answer 11

An individual who is 21 years old or older is with you

Question 12

Exceptions: If you are working for someone with an off-site liquor sales license

Answer 12

You may carry alcoholic beverages in closed containers

Question 13

Law enforcement can impound the vehicle for up to

Answer 13

30 days

Question 14

The court may fine you up to

Answer 14

$1000 and suspend your driver’s license for 1 year

Question 15

If you are convicted of a DUI with a BAC of 0.01 % or higher

Answer 15

DMV will revoke the driving privilege for 1 year

Question 16

When you buy a vehicle, you have

Answer 16

10 days to transfer ownership of the vehicle to yourself

Question 17

If you sell a vehicle to another person, you must notify DMV within

Answer 17

5 days

Question 18

If a vehicle is registered in another state or country, you must register it in California; you have

Answer 18

20 days to register a vehicle after becoming a resident or getting a job in the state

Question 19

You must have your proof of financial responsibility (insurance) with you when you drive, and if you get pulled over or get into a collision

Answer 19

You must show it to a law enforcement officer

Question 20

If you cannot show proof, you may have to pay a fine, and law enforcement may

Answer 20

Take away your vehicle, and DMV may suspend your license

Question 21

DMV may suspend your driver’s license if:

Answer 21

1) You are involved in a collision and do not have insurance
2) A vehicle your own is involved in a collision, and DMV is not sure who was driving
3) Your insurance policy does not cover the collision

Question 22

Your insurance must cover at least:

Answer 22

1) $15000 for a single death or injury
2) $30000 for death or injury to more than one person
3) $5000 for property damage

Question 23

If you are involved in a collision resulting in $1000 in damage or where anyone is injured or dies

Answer 23

DMV will add it to your driving record