Module 5

When will your vehicle be impounded and for how long

- Your vehicle will be impounded immediately for 30 days if you are caught driving after your license has been suspended for an alcohol-related offense. The court can impound the vehicle for an additional 90 days if you are convicted. - also if you operate a motor vehicle without a license after you have previously been convicted of driving without a license. The vehicle will remain impounded until you obtain a license or for three days, whichever is LESS.

If you are under the age of 21, you are not allowed to purchase, possess or consume alcohol. If you are illegally consuming alcohol and have a BAC of at least .02 but less than .08, what is the court penalty

- a suspension of your driving privilege for one year from the date of conviction, and - a minimum mandatory fine of $500, or - the requirement that you complete at least 50 hours of community service. But if your BAC is above .08, then you may face the same penalties as an adult

If you are under 21 and use a fake ID to establish a false age in an attempt to drink or purchase alcohol, what are the consequences.

- be fined at least $500 - be required to perform at least 50 hours of community service - face up to 12 months in jail, and - face mandatory suspension of your driver's license for at least six months but not more than one year

The court/DMV will suspend or revoke your privilege to drive if you are convicted of the following.

- operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) - injuring another person as a result of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs - operating a motor vehicle while suspended or revoked for a DUI - operating a motor vehicle that is not equipped with the ignition interlock device when it is required by the court or DMV - making a false statement to DMV - failing to stop and identify yourself at the scene of a crash if someone has been injured or killed - voluntary or involuntary manslaughter resulting from driving a motor vehicle - involuntary manslaughter resulting from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol - committing a motor vehicle-related drug offense - committing a felony involving the use of a motor vehicle - taking a driver's license exam for another person, or appearing for another person to renew a license - eluding police

The court may suspend or revoke your driving privilege if you are convicted of the following

- reckless or aggressive driving - operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license - driving while your license is revoked or suspended for a non-DUI related conviction - refusing to take a blood/breath test when charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs

What are demerit points.

Demerit points are assigned by the DMV to keep track of how many traffic offenses and moving violation you have had. Convictions may be assigned three, four, or six demerit points and they are monitored within a 12 month 24 month period.

What happens if you refuse a breath test or your BAC is .08 or higher and law enforcement charges you with DUI/drugs and your privilege to drive is suspended.

Your driving privilege is suspended for 7 days, for a first offense. For 60 days or until you go to trial for the second offense(whichever goes first). or until the trial for the third offense.)

If you are convicted of any DUI offense with a juvenile passenger, what are the additional consequences.

a addition mandatory 5-day jail time plus all other fines and jail sentences. You also may be charged an additional find of at least $500 and up to $1,000. A second DUI offense with a juvenile in the vehicle carries an additional 80-hour community service requirement plus all other fines and jail sentences.

If you fail to pay for gas, can you get your license suspended or revoked?

yes you can

If you provide or sell alcohol to someone under 21 or someone who is intoxicated, or ordered by a court to refrain from drinking alcohol, what are the consequences.

you are subject to a fine up to $2,500, mandatory suspension of your driver's license for up to one year, and 12 months in jail.

Revocation means that...

your privilege to drive has been terminated.

If your license is suspended it means that...

your privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily. You may pay the required fees and reinstate your license at the end of the suspension period. Also, you will be required to show proof of legal presence, which means you are either a U.S. citizen or legally authorized by the federal government to be in the U.S. During the suspension period

A medical review may take place when the DMV is worried about a driver's.... (4)

1. level of consciousness 2. perception (vision) 3. judgement 4. motor skills

The DMV may ask you to submit a medical or vision report and/or pass the two-part knowledge exam and/or road skills test. Once this is completed, the DMV will decide whether....

1. suspend your driving privilege 2. restrict your driving privilege 3. require you to submit periodic medical and/or vision reports 4. end the medical review with no other requirments

The DMV will suspend your driving privilege if...

1. you do not submit the requested insurance policy information to verify that you have liability insurance coverage 2. there is a break in your insurance policy coverage and you do not return your license plates to DMV

When may you be charged with drinking while operating a motor vehicle.

If you are stopped by law enforcement and you have an open container of alcohol in the passenger area(any area within the reach of the driver) and the contents have been partially removed, and show signs that you have been drinking

If the DMV suspends your driving privilege as a result of medical review action, will be you be required to present legal presence proof documents to reinstate your driving privilege?

No

What does it mean for your vehicle to be impounded.

To be taken into custody?

What happens if you receive multiple DUI convictions?

The suspension/revocation periods will run consecutively

How can the police check if you might be drunk of have been using drugs?

Through a breath or blood test

If you are involved in a motor vehicle crash and a law enforcement officer has a probably cause, can you be arrested for DUI within three ours of the crash without a warrant at any location?

Yes

What should you do if you are 18 or older and are convicted of demerit points.

You have to complete a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate 12 demerit points within 12 months of 18 points within 24 months. If you do now complete the clinic within 90 days, your driving privilege will be suspended. If you receive 18 demerit points within 12 months or 24 points within 24 months, DMV will suspend your driving privilege for 90 days and require that you complete a driver improvement clinic.

If you are under the age of 18 and are convicted of a demerit point for traffic violation or child restraint or safety belt violation, what do you have to do. what about your second or third conviction.

You have to complete a driver improvement clinic within 90 days or else your driving privilege will be suspended until you complete the clinic and pay a reinstatement fee. After your second conviction, your driving privilege will be suspended for 90 days. After your third conviction your driving privilege will be revoked for one year or until you reach the age 18. Whichever is LONGER.

If you are age 18 or 19 what do you have to do if you are convicted of demerit points.

You have to complete a driver improvement clinic.

What is the maximum cost you might have to pay for law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire fighters and rescue personnel who respond to a crash or incident resulting from your DUI violation.

You may be responsible for paying the cost which is up to $1000

How to restore your driving privilege if you get a revocation?

re-apply for a driver's license and show proof of legal presence after the revocation period has passed. You must successfully complete the vision screening, two-part knowledge exam and road skills tests and pay the required fees when you re-apply.

When registering a motor vehicle, you must...

sign a statement on the registration application that you have liability insurance coverage for your motor vehicle, or pay the $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee