Alcohol and Drugs, Vehicle Registrations Requirement, and Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirement and Collisions Flashcards
DUI Laws apply to both alcohol and drugs, and it is illegal to drive while under the influence of that affects
Your ability to drive safely
No matter what age you are, it is illegal to drive after:
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
If a law enforcement officer thinks you are driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol
They have the right to ask you to take blood or urine test
It is illegal to drive if have a BAC of:
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)
If you drive with an illegal BAC
A law enforcement officer can charge you with DUI
When you drive in California, you consent to a breath, blood, or urine test
If a law enforcement officer suspects you of DUI
If you refuse to take a breath, blood, and/or urine test
DMV will suspend or revoke your driving privilege
If you are arrested for DUI
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
Here are some additional penalties if you are convicted of DUI:
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
All DUI convictions remain on the driver’s record for
10 years
You may not carry liquor, beer, or wine inside a vehicle unless
An individual who is 21 years old or older is with you
Exceptions: If you are working for someone with an off-site liquor sales license
You may carry alcoholic beverages in closed containers
Law enforcement can impound the vehicle for up to
30 days
The court may fine you up to
$1000 and suspend your driver’s license for 1 year
If you are convicted of a DUI with a BAC of 0.01 % or higher
DMV will revoke the driving privilege for 1 year
When you buy a vehicle, you have
10 days to transfer ownership of the vehicle to yourself
If you sell a vehicle to another person, you must notify DMV within
5 days
If a vehicle is registered in another state or country, you must register it in California; you have
20 days to register a vehicle after becoming a resident or getting a job in the state
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
You must show it to a law enforcement officer
If you cannot show proof, you may have to pay a fine, and law enforcement may
Take away your vehicle, and DMV may suspend your license
DMV may suspend your driver’s license if:
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
Your insurance must cover at least:
1) $15000 for a single death or injury
2) $30000 for death or injury to more than one person
3) $5000 for property damage
If you are involved in a collision resulting in $1000 in damage or where anyone is injured or dies
DMV will add it to your driving record
