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DUI facts

Mon, 28 February, 2011

Some interesting stats from Madd.org

This year, 10,839 people will die in drunk-driving crashes – one every 50 minutes.
An average drunk driver has driven drunk 87 times before first arrest.
One in three people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime.
50 to 75% of convicted drunk drivers continue to drive on a suspended license.

Colorado Facts:

In 2008, Colorado reported 548 on the road fatalities, with 202 of these deaths being categorized as “alcohol related.” Approximately 37% of all fatalities were attributed to alcohol related accidents.
Compare that to Texas in 2008, which had the highest number of “alcohol related” traffic fatalities at 1,463. (accounting for 43% of all traffic fatalities)
Note: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “A motor vehicle crash is considered to be alcohol-related if at least one driver or non-occupant (such as a pedestrian or pedalcyclist) involved in the crash is determined to have had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .01 gram per deciliter (g/dL) or higher. Thus, any fatality that occurs in an alcohol-related crash is considered an alcohol-related fatality. The term ‘alcohol-related’ does not indicate that a crash or fatality was caused by the presence of alcohol.”

The presumptive limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) for an adult in Colorado is .05

A DWAI (driving while ability impaired) is considered to be between a .05 and a .08 BAC in Colorado.

A BAC of .08 or greater is considered a presumptive DUI, or driving under the influence.

The legal limit for underage drinking and driving, also known as UDD, is between a .02-.05 BAC. If a minor driver (under 21) has a .05 or greater they are looking at DWAI or DUI charges instead of UDD charges.

The maximum jail time on a first DUI is one year in jail.
If a person has a BAC above .20 Colorado State law states that jail time is mandatory.
If a person is convicted of a second (or more) DUI/DWAI Colorado State law states that jail time is mandatory.

As of 3/1/11, there are currently no presumptive legal limits for marijuana or other drugs in regards to driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). This may change as Colorado legislators have discussed setting a limit for THC in the system. This means any amount of drugs in they system can lead to a DUID/DWAID charge. Stay tuned to this blog for updates on Marijuana and other drugs use and driving under the influence of drugs charges.

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