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Drunk driving driving under the influence (DUI) n. commonly called "drunk driving," it refers to operating a motor vehicle while one's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit set by statute, which supposedly is the level at which a person cannot drive safely. State statutes vary as to what that level is, but it ranges from .08 to .10. Driving on private property such as a parking lot is no defense, but sitting in a non-moving vehicle without the ignition on probably is (sometimes resulting in a charge of "drunk in and about a vehicle"). This is a misdemeanor and is variously referred to as DUI, driving while intoxicated (DWI), drunk driving, or a "deuce" .
An annual study conducted by SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions/Students Against Driving Drunk) and Liberty Mutual Group finds that despite gains made during the past two decades in reducing alcohol-related crash deaths among 15- to 20-year-olds, drinking and driving remains a serious threat to the safety of teenagers. Furthermore, the study shows that teens are significantly more concerned about the serious threat of drinking and driving than are their parents.
With recent national safety statistics pointing to a rise in alcohol-related traffic deaths, the SADD/Liberty Mutual study also finds that constructive family discussions about driving expectations can significantly affect teen behaviors and ultimately reduce such incidents. SADD and Liberty Mutual offer tools to help families discuss driving safety during Buckle Up America Week, May 21-28 (listed below).
In the SADD/Liberty Mutual telephone survey of approximately 500 high school teenagers and 500 parents with high school teenagers, only 54 percent of parents expressed concern about drinking and driving, as compared to 82 percent of teens.
Findings also reveal that more teens believe drinking and driving is dangerous (40 percent) than do parents (28 percent).
"There seems to be a ‘problem solved’ mentality among many
An annual study conducted by SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions/Students Against Driving Drunk) and Liberty Mutual Group finds that despite gains made during the past two decades in reducing alcohol-related crash deaths among 15- to 20-year-olds, drinking and driving remains a serious threat to the safety of teenagers. Furthermore, the study shows that teens are significantly more concerned about the serious threat of drinking and driving than are their parents.
With recent national safety statistics pointing to a rise in alcohol-related traffic deaths, the SADD/Liberty Mutual study also finds that constructive family discussions about driving expectations can significantly affect teen behaviors and ultimately reduce such incidents. SADD and Liberty Mutual offer tools to help families discuss driving safety during Buckle Up America Week, May 21-28 (listed below).
In the SADD/Liberty Mutual telephone survey of approximately 500 high school teenagers and 500 parents with high school teenagers, only 54 percent of parents expressed concern about drinking and driving, as compared to 82 percent of teens.
Findings also reveal that more teens believe drinking and driving is dangerous (40 percent) than do parents (28 percent).
"There seems to be a ‘problem solved’ mentality among many