The DUI Fact Wall by

Average Human Reaction Times

david_delossantos41 — 2017-09-25 18:21:36 UTC

~ Human reaction rates can range from .7 seconds to 3.0 seconds
~ The average human reaction time is 2.3 seconds

Driving At Night

david_delossantos41 — 2017-09-25 18:25:51 UTC

~ At night, a driver's reaction rate can double
~ There are two reasons for two reasons:

you are drowsier at night than at day
there is less light, impeding sight

Why does driving at night statistics matter?

david_delossantos41 — 2017-09-25 18:32:50 UTC

~ Most people drink at night, especially on weekends

Why does reaction time matter?

david_delossantos41 — 2017-09-25 18:34:27 UTC

~ It gives you a base of a person's reaction time without drinking and when at night

Reaction Times While Drunk

david_delossantos41 — 2017-09-25 18:39:27 UTC

~When at a BAC of 0.08, the legal limit, a driver's reaction time will increase by a tenth of a second
~ This may seem small but, if the driver were going at 70 they would travel an extra 12 feet in that time
~ When combining this with the fact that most people drink at night a persons reaction time could jump from 2.3 to 4.4 if doubled because of driving at night and increased by a tenth because of drinking
~ However several people go over the limit of 0.08 which makes their reaction time several times worse

DUI Statistics

david_delossantos41 — 2017-09-25 18:55:43 UTC

~ There are several statistics related to DUIs
~ Three of the most important and shocking are

That one in every three people will be involved in a car crash related to driving under the influence
That everyday about 28 people die because of a drunk driver
That One third of all traffic related deaths is because of alcohol

DUI Laws

david_delossantos41 — 2017-09-26 01:46:02 UTC

~ Laws dealing with DUIs vary from age group to age group, but DUI Alcohol or Drug Risk Reduction Program is required for all offenses

15 or younger( a 0.0 BAC)
- First Offense-
  - Suspended license until you turn 17
  - $210 fine
- Second Offense-
  - Suspended license until you turn 18
  - $310 fine
- Third Offense-
  - Suspended license until you turn 18
  - $410 fine
15-21(0.0 -0.02 BAC)
- First Offense-
  - <0.08 BAC: 6 month suspension
  - >0.08 BAC: 12 month suspension
  - $210 fine
- Second Offense-
  - 18 month suspension
  - $310 fine
  - Ignition breathalyzer lock
  - Clinical evaluation
- Third Offense-
  - 5 year suspension
  - $410 fine
  - Ignition breathalyzer lock
  - Clinical evaluation

Sources

david_delossantos41 — 2017-09-26 18:14:48 UTC

Driving at Night. (n.d.). Retrieved September 25, 2017, from

http://www.nsc.org/NSCDocuments_Advocacy/Fact%20Sheets/Driving-at-Night.pdf

DUI Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved September 25, 2017, from

https://www.bactrack.com/blogs/expert-center/35040645-dui-statistics\

Georgia DUI & DWI Laws & Enforcement. (n.d.). Retrieved September 25, 2017, from

https://www.dmv.org/ga-georgia/automotive-law/dui.php

Sawicki, D. S. (n.d.). Braking Factors. Retrieved September 25, 2017, from

http://copradar.com/redlight/factors/

Uren, M. B. (2016, July 29). How Alcohol Impairs Your Ability to Drive. Retrieved September

25, 2017, from http://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-alcohol-impairs-your-ability-to-drive

DUI Laws (continued)

david_delossantos41 — 2017-09-26 18:16:24 UTC

- over 21 (.02-.08 BAC)
  - First Offense-
    - Suspended license for up to 1 year.
    - A $300 - $1,000 fine.
    - $210 fee for license reinstatement.
    - Mandatory 40 hours of community service.
    - Possible imprisonment of up to 1 year.
    - Possible limited driving permit. This depends on your BAC, implied consent, and whether you have an administrative suspended license.
  - Second Offense-
    - 18 months - 3 years of license suspension.
    - A $600 - $1,000 fine.
    - $210 fee for license reinstatement.
    - Clinical evaluation and possible treatment.
    - At least 30 days of community service.
    - Minimum 48 hours in jail; possible sentence of 90 days to 1 year.
    - Possible interlock ignition device.
    - Possible limited driving permit. This depends on your BAC, implied consent, and whether you have an administrative suspended license.
  - Third Offense-
    - A $1,000 - $5,000 fine.
    - $410 fee for license reinstatement.
    - At least 15 days in jail.
    - At least 30 days of mandatory community service.
    - Clinical evaluation and treatment.
    - Possible interlock ignition device and limited driving permit after 2 years.
    - Your name, address, and photo published in your local newspaper (you must pay for this).