| DUI means Driving under Influence and DWI means | | | | not a blanket definition. |
| Driving While Intoxicated. Though both appear to be | | | | The acronyms DUI and DWI have become very |
| the same, there are a few hairline differences | | | | common place in today's society. It is said that at least |
| between the same. Under the Texas law, DWI | | | | three out of every ten Americans has been directly or |
| offence involves driving while intoxicated with alcohol | | | | indirectly involved in some drunken driving accident. |
| or any other dangerous drug or a combination of both. | | | | This is also the most leading cause of death among |
| But, the term DUI is used only when a minor is found | | | | the youth in developed countries. |
| driving a motor vehicle after consuming a detectable | | | | What is lacking is not just awareness and common |
| amount of alcohol. | | | | sense but also calm and compassion. The 'don't-care' |
| The point to be noted in the Texas law is that DUI is | | | | attitude prevalent in today's society makes people |
| meant | | | | disregard the safety of the millions of people who |
| 1. Only for minors and | | | | travel along with them everyday on the roads. |
| 2. Only in case of drunkenness with alcohol. | | | | If you are drunk, do not drive. Hire a cab, walk up the |
| In all the other cases, only DWI applies. Though the | | | | distance or ask for a lift. Remember, you are unfit to |
| explanation above is in case of Texas, different states | | | | drive a vehicle for 12 hours after you consume your |
| handle these terms differently and what is stated is | | | | last drink. |