Drinking and Driving

By Lewis walker

Overview

What is a DUI

Utah penalties

Financial burden

Utah DUI/DWI

Those who drink and drive in Utah risk being charged with two crimes: driving
while under the influence and driving while over the limitmeaning with a
BAC of over 0.08%

if you are found to have a BAC of 0.04% or over, you will be required to take
an impairment test such as demonstrating you can walk in a straight line. If
failed, could result in either a DUI or DWI

Implied consent
Test

refusal

1st

offense Refuse a chemical test: 18 month license suspension

Can

still be charged with a DUI, and refusal of test will be used

against you in the court

http://www.sentencing.utah.gov/

Utah Penalties

Criminal penalties (1st time offence)

Jail time. (48 hours)

Community service (up to 240 hours)

A series of fines plus court costs (no less then $700)

The suspension of your driver license (no less then 120 days)

Treatment for alcohol or drug abuse, whether you have a problem or not (mandatory)

Impounded vehicle fees ($350)

Ignition Interlock Device and associated fees (Minimum 18 months)

Civil Penalties (1st time offence)

120 day license suspension

Ignition Interlock Device

Monitoring device installed into vehicle. Used to record the alcohol levels of the driver.

Driver is required to blow into the device to

to start the car.

Driver is also required to take the test

intermittently while driving. This is done to
ensure the it is the same person taking the test

Courts may require camera installation as well

Ignition Interlock Device cost

(Amazing low price of only $69.95 for all locations!
www.Affordableinterlock.com)
Installation - $50
Removal - $50
Basic Units - $69.95(per month)
Camera Units - $79.95(per month)
Violation Reset - $25.00
Vehicle Change - $75.00

MATH!?

Court cost - $700

Impound fees - $350

Ignition Interlock

Install - $50

Removal - $50

Basic Unit - $70 X 18 months - $1260

Total - $2410????

More math

+ Future car insurance premium increases

+ Attorneys fees

+ The cost of court ordered treatment programs

+ new transportation fees

+ bail

+ reinstated drivers license $300

+ accident fees

+ injury fees
+ property damage

On Average
In Utah you will spend on average $10,000 for a first time DUI conviction.
You may* not be required to inform your employer of a DUI conviction, but you
better have a good excuse ready for the 200 plus hours missed from work.

*Some employers require notification by law. check your employment

contract and guidelines

Review

What is a DUI

Utah penalties

Financial burden

References
http://www.sentencing.utah.gov/
http://www.dmv.org/ut-utah
http://dui.drivinglaws.org/utah.php
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705337350