Driver Safety Program - Drunk Driving Information and Prevention

DWAI: Driving While Ability Impaired
Blood Alcohol Content: .05% to .08%
	Fines	Jail	License Action
First Offense	$300-500	Up to 15 Days	90 Day Suspension
Second Offense In 5 Years	$500-750	Up to 30 Days	180 Day Revocation
Third Offense In 10 Years	$750-1,500	Up to 180 Days Misdemeanor	180 Day Revocation

DWI: Driving While Intoxicated
Blood Alcohol Content: .08 or Higher
	Fines	Jail	License Action
First Offense	$500-1000	Up to 1 Year Misdemeanor	180 Days Revocation
Second Offense In 5 Years	$1000-5000	Up to 4 Years Felony	1 Year Revocation
Third Offense In 10 Years	$2000-10,000	Up to 6 Years Felony	1 Year Revocation

In New York, damages from drunk driving account for 21% of our insurance rates
Even sober drivers pay for accidents by impaired drivers
Of the $5.1 billion dollars lost due to drunk driving, $3.1 billion was paid by someone other than the drunk driver
Nationally, approximately 40% of all traffic fatalities are alcohol related
In New York, 34% of traffic fatalities are alcohol related

Avoiding The Danger

The most important and effective method to avoid driving drunk happens before the first sip. Have a plan before you start drinking and, just as importantly, stick to your plan.

Hosts of parties can be held liable for damages if a guest of theirs drives drunk. Offer friends and family alternatives to drinking. If people are going to drink, make sure they have a way to get home or a place to stay beforehand. Poor planning leads to poor decisions.

Drunk Driving

New York's Drunk Driving Laws

Avoiding The Danger