PA DUI Laws
.08 BAC
Legal limit to consume alcohol in the state of PA?
This PA program is a diversionary or "first time offender" program, designed to divert first time offenders from entering the criminal justice system."
What is ARD?
What does combining sedatives and alcohol do to an individual?
What is increase the effects of both drugs?
Device installed in a car to prohibit an individual under the influence from operating that vehicle.
What is Ignition Interlock?
Alcohol causes disturbances in this organ's rate and rhythm.
What is the heart?
Effective August 25, 2017 all first time DUI offenders in PA with high BAC's must...
What is install ignition interlock for one year?
The penalty for homicide by a motor vehicle while DUI requires _________ years consecutively per victim.
3 yrs
What is taking more drugs to get the same effects previously experienced from a lesser amount?
What is Tolerance?
What is the cost of leasing the ignition interlock system from an approved PA vendor?
$900 to $1300
Alcohol causes an increase in fluid accumulation and infections in this organ.
Lungs
Commonly used recreational and prescribed drug can result in a being arrest for DUI in PA.
What is Marijuana?
What is take a blood or breath test when arrested for DUI, Driving under suspension DUI related, Ignition Interlock violation?
What is Implied Consent?
Genetics, environmental factors and cultural influences...
What are the risk factors for drug and alcohol addiction?
Alcohol is involved in what percentage of traffic crash fatalities nationally?
What is 33%?
Alcohol can reduce the amount of digestive enzymes released by this body organ...
What is the pancreas?
The penalty for driving with a suspended license DUI related in PA?
What is
12m license suspension
$500 fine
60-90 days in jail
The penalty when refusing to take a blood or breath test after being arrested for DUI?
12 month for the first offense and 18month for the second, pay a restoration fee of $500-$2,000.
What is a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences?
What is has warning signs, is progressive and can be treated?
What is addiction?
What percentage of convicted drunk drivers in PA that will continue to drive even on a suspended license?
50-75%
Alcohol can cause progressive damage to this organ when used over time and can result in death...
What is the liver?
In PA an individual can be arrested for DUI with a BAC below .08 when...
What is
BAC< .08 with any other drug.
If officer determines you alcohol / drug usage has made you unsafe to drive.
If under the age of 21 yrs
The law states that for a second conviction with a BAC of .16 or higher the penalty is what?
Loose driving privilege for 18 month followed by 12m II-restricted license. If the Court indicates TX parole period set for the max 5yrs.
*90d in jail
The responsible course of action in regards to driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is...
1. Get accurate information about the effects of drugs, alcohol and addiction.
2. Look at ones own attitude about using alcohol, drugs and driving.
3. Explore alternatives to drug and alcohol abuse and driving behaviors.
Excluding Bucks County, name one of the top 3 counties in PA with the highest Ignition Interlock installation rate?
What are Allegheny, York and Montgomery Counties?
May experience decreased sexual desire, decreased sexual performance and the development of impotence over time OR irregular menstruation, decreased ability to become pregnant or loss of pregnancy...
What is Alcohol ?