| Driving is a fun thing to do, but it can lead to serious | | | | with a DWI, the measurement of alcohol in your blood |
| trouble if done while drinking or talking to your cell | | | | is not really the deciding factor here. Everything is up to |
| phone. The authorities are strict when it comes to | | | | the prerogative of the arresting officers. The main |
| people who drink and drive. The law has made it clear | | | | issue that they focus on is whether you took in |
| that if you are caught doing those two things at the | | | | something that caused impairment to your ability to |
| same time, you will face the consequences of your | | | | drive any vehicle. |
| actions. | | | | DUI, on the other hand, is the acronym for Drinking |
| You must have heard of the acronyms DWI and DUI. | | | | Under the Influence. Alcohol is the usual "influence" that |
| They are different from each other. Many people get | | | | is referred here too, but any other types of narcotics |
| confused and think that the two are similar. I will explain | | | | can be branded as the "influence" as well. When |
| how they are different and hope that you will practice | | | | caught, your BAC is tested by the arresting officers. |
| more caution when you are on the road. | | | | BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Level. Every state |
| DWI vs DUI: What's the difference? | | | | implements the 0.08 percent standard BAC. If yours is |
| DWI is the acronym for Driving While Impaired. The | | | | found to be exactly or higher than the standard level, |
| impairing substance referred is usually alcohol, but it | | | | you are DUI. It now becomes your job to prove that |
| can be a different substance as well. When charged | | | | you were not driving while drunk. |