Do Now- Prior Knowledge

What does BAC stand for?

What can sober someone up?

What are the legal limits of alcohol consumption? Under 21? 21 and over?

What amount of fluid is considered one drink? Hard Alcohol? Beer? Wine?

Drinking, Drugs & Driving

Effects of Alcohol Overall driving

ability Unable to think

clearly Impaired

reaction time, coordination, balance

Vision and ability to judge distance is impaired

What can sober you up?

Time- is the only thing that can sober a person up

Myths- coffee, cold shower, bread, water, exercise, sleep, etc..

90% of the alcohol is detoxified is oxidized (burned up) by the liver.

10% of that alcohol is eliminated in breath, urine, and sweat

The body rids alcohol from our system at a rate of 1 drink/hour

How much is too much? BAC= Blood Alcohol Content

Determined by 4 factors 1. Quantity of alcohol consumed 2. Body weight 3. How quickly drinks were consumed 4. Food eaten before drinking

Best way to reduce the risk of crashing is not to drive at all after drinking

21 and over=illegal to drive with a BAC of .08% or higher Under 21= illegal to drive with a BAC of .01% or higher .05%= chances of causing an accident are doubled .10%= 6X’s as great to cause an accident .15%= 25X’s as great to cause an accident

A drink

Every drink contains about ½ ounce of alcohol Its not what you drink, but how many drinks

you have. 1.5 oz. of 86 proof liquor= 12 oz. beer= 5 oz.

wine (12%) Studies show that most people arrested for

drinking and driving have been consuming beer.

Eating slows the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, but will not prevent a high BAC

Implied Consent Law New Jersey law requires you to take a breath test if you are

arrested for a DWI. New Jersey’s “implied consent” law says that if you are lawfully arrested by an officer who has probable cause to believe that you have been driving while intoxicated, then you consent to taking a chemical test of your breath for the purpose of determining your blood alcohol content (BAC). 

Under state law, refusal to take a breathe test is equal to driving with a BAC of .08% for a first offense.

Penalty: Loss of driving privileges for 7 months-1 year Refusal to take a breath test are also subject to MVC insurance

surcharge of $1000 per year for 3 years. Failure to pay surcharge will result in indefinite suspension of

driving privileges until fee is paid. You will be brought to a hospital for drawing of your blood.

Don’t drink and drive solutions

Call a friend/ family member Call a cab Designate a sober driver for the night Use public transportation (train/bus) Sleep at a friends house Take keys

Signs of a drunk driver

Speeding Weaving Slow driving Jerking motion Quick stops

Drugs and Driving

It is illegal to drive in NJ under the influence of any illegal drugs

Drugs that cause drowsiness or dizziness should not be taken before driving (cold pills, tranquilizers, and prescription meds.

Never mix drugs or mix alcohol with any drugs or medication If asked, drivers must show proof of prescription drugs After alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often found in

drivers involved in collisions

Affects of marijuana - loss of tracking ability - Distance judgment - Vigilance - Divided attention

New Jersey DUI Law

DUI = Driving Under the Influence

DUI arrests are prosecuted in 2 ways Proof the person is driving under the

influence based on driving pattern and field sobriety tests

Violating the ‘Per Se” law, being above the legal limit of .08%

First Offense

Money Issues Fines $250-400 Court Cost $30 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Penalty $30 Safe Neighborhood Fund Assessment $75 DUI Surcharge Fund $200 Restoration Fee $100 MVC surcharge $3,000 ($1000/year) TOTALS $3705-$3855

Other Issues License suspension 3-6 months 12-48 hours in intoxicated driver’s resource center (alcohol classes) Up to 30 days in jail The court may also order an ignition interlock device to be placed on any

car the individual drives for 3 years following the restoration of driving privileges.

Continued

If the offense is committed in a school zone:

Loss of license for 1-2 years $500-$800 in fines Definite jail of up to 60 days Plus all the other first offense fines and

penalties

Second Offense Money Issues Fines $500-$1000 Court Cost $30 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Penalty $50 Safe Neighborhood Fund Assessment $75 DUI Surcharge Fund $200 Restoration Fee $100 MVC surcharge $4,500 ($1500/year) TOTALS $5455-$5955

Other Issues 30 Days community service (180 hours) 48 hours in intoxicated driver’s resource center (alcohol classes) 48 hours to 90 days in jail (jail time is mandatory) The court may also order an ignition interlock device to be placed on any car

the individual drives for 3 years following the restoration of driving privileges. Suspend registration privileges on all vehicles owned by the individual for the

2 year license suspension period

Continued

If the offense is committed in a school zone:

$1000-$2000 in fines 60 days of community service (360

hours) Definite jail of up to 180 days Plus all the other second offense fines

and penalties

Third Offense Money Issues Fines $1000 Court Cost $30 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Penalty $50 Safe Neighborhood Fund Assessment $75 DUI Surcharge Fund $200 Restoration Fee $100 MVC surcharge $4,500 ($1500/year) TOTALS $5955

Other Issues 12 hours in intoxicated driver’s resource center (alcohol classes) 180 days in jail (mandatory) – 90 may be served in an inpatient drug and

alcohol rehab program The court may also order an ignition interlock device to be placed on any car

the individual drives for 3 years following the restoration of driving privileges. Suspend registration privileges on all vehicles owned by the individual for the

10 year license suspension period

Continued

If the offense is committed in a school zone:

$2000 in fines Plus all the other third offense fines

and penalties