| If you are caught drinking and driving, you will face | | | | indefinitely, except if you have it expunged. Your |
| many serious consequences. Not only could your | | | | employer and insurance companies can all view the |
| irresponsible actions lead to an accident where you or | | | | criminal record. Some employers will fire an employee |
| your passengers are injured or killed, but you could also | | | | convicted of a DUI. |
| take the life of another driver or innocent bystander. | | | | A rundown of possible consequences include:o |
| According to the National Highway Traffic Safety | | | | Revocation of drivers license automatically if you |
| Administration's Traffic Safety Facts 2007 Data: | | | | refuse or fail BAC test.o 1st Offense sentenced to as |
| 'Alcohol Impaired Driving,' "In 2008, an estimated 11,773 | | | | much as 6 months in jail and fined as much as $750. |
| people died in drunken driving related crashes." | | | | Suspension of license for 90 days.o 2nd Offense |
| There are many other consequences to being | | | | imprisonment of not less than 7 days no more than 6 |
| arrested for driving while under the influence. For | | | | months in jail and fined as much as $750. Suspension |
| instance, you can have your driver's license revoked, | | | | of license for 1 year if 2nd offense happens within 5 |
| pay for the cost of a criminal trial that includes attorney | | | | years of last offense.o 3rd Offense jail time of not |
| fees as well as a very high fine if convicted. Fines for | | | | less than 30 days and a fine of $3000. Suspension of |
| driving under the influence vary states, but it can | | | | license for 3 years.o 4th Offense is now a felony |
| average from $800.00 to an overwhelming $10, 000. | | | | punishable by 2 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.o |
| As well, depending on the seriousness of the charges, | | | | Impounding of vehicle after conviction for DUI |
| such as causing the death of another person, you can | | | | These consequences are the result of the |
| receive a long prison sentence. You can also lose your | | | | Zero-Tolerance laws that were implemented in 1995. |
| driver's license for a certain period of time. It is illegal to | | | | As well, the insurance companies have complete |
| drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or | | | | authority to take action such as policy termination and |
| beyond a level of 0.08 percent. | | | | raising your premiums. |
| Driving under the influence can seriously affect the | | | | In most states, the insurance provider will check for |
| amount you pay for your insurance premium. A DUI | | | | DUI convictions every three years as part of their |
| arrest or conviction will cause a significant increase in | | | | normal operating system. Drinking and driving is |
| your insurance premium. As well, your insurance | | | | dangerous and can cost a person their life. The best |
| provider may even terminate your policy. A DUI | | | | life choice is to refrain from ever driving under the |
| conviction does not disappear after a certain number | | | | influence of alcohol and drugs. Save a life, including |
| of years. It stays on your criminal and driving record | | | | your own, as well as your freedom and money. |