Driving under the influence
Driving under the Influence
Driving under the influence (DUI) is the act of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs (including recreational drugs and those prescribed by physicians), to a level that renders the driver incapable of operating a motor vehicle safely.
Pronunciation
- /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌʌndər ðə ˈɪnfluəns/
Etymology
The term "Driving under the Influence" is derived from the legal terminology used in many jurisdictions to describe the act of driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. The term "influence" in this context refers to the effect that the alcohol or drugs have on the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely.
Related Terms
- Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): The percentage of alcohol in a person's blood. A BAC of 0.08% or more is considered legally impaired in many jurisdictions.
- Breathalyzer: A device used to measure BAC from a breath sample.
- Field Sobriety Test (FST): A series of tests used by police officers to determine if a driver is impaired.
- Impaired Driving: Operating a vehicle while your ability to do so is compromised by alcohol, drugs, or both.
- Zero Tolerance Law: Laws that make it illegal for persons under the legal drinking age to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in their blood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Driving under the influence
- Wikipedia's article - Driving under the influence
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