PennDot DUI Legislation
When Participating in ARD program the court requires how long of a license suspension for a BAC less than .10%
No suspension is required
What does ARD stand for?
Accelerated rehabilitative disposition
Name three professions that may lose licensing due to a DUI charge
Pilot, Doctor, Nurse, Teacher, Lawyer, EMT, Dentist
What is the only safe legal driving limit?
.0%
Your body gets rid of how many drinks per hour?
Around 1 drink per hour
A person with a BAC of ._% might still be convicted of a DUI is there is evidence that he or she imbibed enough alcohol to make him or her incapable of safely driving, operating or being in control of a motor vehicle.
What BAC requires a revocation to your license to carry?
a BAC of .10% or higher
How many Hours of community service can a judge order for a DUI offense?
up to 150 hours
What BAC percentage does impairment start occurring?
.02%-.03%
One drink is equal to _oz. of beer and _oz. of wine
12 oz. of beer 5 oz. of wine
The DUI law went from ._% to ._ % as the legal limit in September 2003
.10% to .08%
Are you required to submit to a Preliminary Breath test? (PBT)
NO- You must submit to formal chemical testing administered at the processing center.
What number DUI offense can lead to a felony?
Third DUI offense
A DUI can be recieved with a minor in the car if the person has a BAC of ._%?
.02%
How long can a user be impaired after ingesting marijuana?
3-5 hours.
Penalties for a DUI are based on __ and ___.
BAC and prior offenses
What are action police officers can use as probable cause during a suspected DUI search?
Driving behavior, speech charactoristics, field sobriety testing, Smell of alcohol/ marijuana, overall behavior.
How long is the license suspension for a person who received a DUI with a minor passenger?
18 months suspension
How many Nanograms of THC are required in the blood to receive a DUI?
1 nanogram
Can you refuse a field sobriety test?
Correct answer is yes, but.....
List the BAC required for each category:
General impairment:
High BAC:
Highest BAC:
-.08%-.099%
-.10%-.159%
-.16% and Higher
Under Pennsylvania law conviction for drugged driving puts you under what level of DUI?
Tier 3 (highest level)
What happens if you refuse chemical testing for a DUI in Pennsylvania?
Automatic license suspension for 12 months.
Name three ways marijuana can affect ones driving abilities?
Slower reaction times, Harder to stay in traffic line, difficultly maintaining attention, harder to judge distances, reduced coordination, slower decision making, reduced peripheral vision.
What are the requirements to participate in ARD program?
To be eligible, the offender must not have any prior DUIs within the last ten years and the current offense must not involve an accident or any passengers under 14 years old.