Alcohol And The Law & Your Driving Privilege Flashcards
At what BAC level does your risk of being involved in a crash increase?
0.05 percent
If an officer charges you with driving while impaired, and you refuse to take any required test when he asks, it will result in a immediate revocation of your license for at least…?
30 Days
If your blood alcohol concentration shows a BAC of 0.08% or more, your driving privileges will be revoked for a minimum of…?
30 Days
What are two ways driving while impaired can be proven?
- Proving the drivers physical or mental fitness are appreciably impaired by alcohol, drugs, or both
- Proving the drivers BAC is 0.08% or more (0.04% for a commercial vehicle)
What if you get a DWI for the second time?
You have to serve a jail sentence.
If you have a lower BAC what are you required to do?
Attend an alcohol safety school
If you are convicted of a DWI, what are you required to have before your driving privileges are reinstated?
Obtain a substance abuse assessment.
What happens on your first conviction of a DWI?
Mandatory revocation of your drivers license for one year.
What happens on your second conviction of a DWI?
Mandatory license revocation for four years when convicted of a prior offense which occurred within three years of the current offense for which the license being revoked
What happens on your third conviction of a DWI?
Mandatory, permanent driver license revocation if at least one of the prior convictions occurred within the past five years
What happens on your fourth conviction of a DWI?
Mandatory permanent driver license revocation. The fourth conviction is considered a felony if the three prior DWI convictions occurred within the past seven years
On your first restoration after a DWI what is your alcohol concentration restriction?
0.04%
On your second restoration after a DWI what is your alcohol concentration restriction?
0.00%
If you are convicted of a DWI with a BAC of .15% or more, or another conviction within the past seven years, what will be required?
An ignition interlock device to be installed on the vehicle
If a driver who is less than 21 years old is convicted for an offense of driving with any amount of alcohol or drugs in his body, his license will be revoked for…?
1 year
If you accumulate seven driver license points you may be a sign to…?
A driver improvement clinic
What is the driver improvement clinic fee?
$65
Upon satisfactory completion of the clinic how many points are deducted from your driving record?
3 points
If you accumulate as many as 12 points within a 3-year period, your license may be..?
Suspended
The accumulation of eight points within three years following the reinstatement of your license can result in…
A second suspension
If your drivers license is suspended by the point system, how many days will it be taken for on the first suspension?
60 days
If your drivers license is suspended by the point system, how long will it be taken for on the second suspension?
6 months
If your drivers license is suspended by the point system, how long will it be taken for on the third suspension?
12 months
How many points is passing a stopped school bus give you?
5 (the most you can get)
How many points is reckless driving give you?
4
Driving any vehicle more than 15 mph over the speed limit, if you are driving at a speed higher than 55 mph, your driving privileges will be revoked for at least…?
30 days
A second charge of speeding over 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit within one year, or speeding plus reckless driving on the same occasion will cause you to lose driving privileges for…
60 days
How long is your suspension time for manslaughter while under the influence of an impairing substance?
Permanent
How long is your suspension time for assault with a motor vehicle?
1 year
How long is your suspension time for prearranged racing with another motor vehicle on the highway?
3 years
With a provisional license (under 18) how long will your license be suspended for a second moving violation within a 12 month period?
30 days
With a provisional license (under 18) how long will your license be suspended for a third moving violation within a 12 month period?
90 days
With a provisional license (under 18) how long will your license be suspended for a fourth moving violation within a 12 month period?
6 months
What are some examples of moving violations?
Passing a stopped school bus, reckless driving, hit and run
Steps for reinstatement of your driving privilege
- Visit any driver license office
- Proof of identity
- Pay a restoration and or service fee
- Reapply for a drivers license
- Take Required tests
- Provide proof of insurance if required
- Pay for a new license issuance
A $130 restoration fee is required when the revocation results from a DWI conviction. Also a service fee of $50 is required upon restoration of a revoked or suspended drivers license unless the license was surrendered to the court or mailed to the DMV office before the effective date of the suspension or revocation
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