Traffic Offenses - Utah State Courts
Utah's Driving Under the Influence laws are found in Utah Code §41-6a-501 through §41-6a-530. Possible penalties for a first drunk driving conviction can include: At least two days in jail; At least 48 hours of community service; At least $700 in fines and fees; At least 90 days suspension of driver's license; See Utah Code §41-6a-503 and ...
What is DUI/ DWI & Consequences of DUI Conviction? - Nolo
Mar 13, 2022 · Drunk driving is commonly known as "driving under the influence" (DUI) or "driving while intoxicated" (DWI). But states use all kinds of other names: operating under the influence (OUI), driving while visibly impaired (DWVI), operating while impaired (OWI), and so on.
Driving under the influence - Wikipedia
Driving under the influence (DUI) is the offense of driving, operating, or being in control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs (including recreational drugs and those prescribed by physicians), to a level that renders the driver incapable of operating a motor vehicle safely. [1]
DUI Laws by State - Driving Laws
Learn about the drunk driving laws in all 50 states. The consequences of a first-offense DUI (driving under the influence) vary by state. (Some states use the term "DWI" (driving while intoxicated) or "OUI" (operating under the influence) instead of DUI.)
What Happens When You Get A DUI? (2025 Guide) - Forbes
Aug 23, 2022 · DUI refers to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is most associated with drunk driving; however, some get behind the wheel when impaired by illicit drugs or prescription...
Laws on Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol - AllLaw
Jan 16, 2024 · How driving under the influence is defined and the penalties for a DUI conviction. Depending on the state, driving under the influence (DUI) might be called "operating while intoxicated" (OWI), driving while impaired (DWI), or some other similar name.
driving under the influence (DUI) | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal ...
Driving while under the influence (DUI) and/or driving while intoxicated/impaired (DWI) are criminal driving offenses in all states. These offenses encompass dangerous driving impairment caused by alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substances.
Impaired Driving Facts | Impaired Driving | CDC - Centers for …
May 16, 2024 · Results from the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) indicated that the estimated number of U.S. residents ages 16 years and older who drove under the influence in the past year was: 18.5 million for alcohol (7.2% of …
Ignition Interlock Restriction Information (IID) - DPS – Driver License
Effective March 12, 2024, Utah Administrative Rule R708-31 for the Ignition Interlock program, requires all Ignition Interlock restricted drivers to have a camera installed into their vehicle with their current ignition interlock device.
DUI / DWI - Nolo
As with any criminal charge, a person charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) is presumed innocent until proven guilty through the defendant's own plea or after a jury trial.