DWI
Tipsy behind wheel
DWI is an abbreviation for "driving while intoxicated," a criminal charge for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Some U.S. states use DWI while others use DUI (driving under the influence); the terms are largely interchangeable, though some jurisdictions distinguish between them based on blood alcohol levels or the substance involved.
He got a DWI last weekend.
Seize by law
- breathalyzerAlcohol detection device
- field sobriety testRoadside intoxication assessment
- convictionFirmly held belief
- license suspensionTemporary loss of driving rights
revocation · traffic court · ignition interlock · reckless driving · vehicular manslaughter · probation · misdemeanor · felony
Operating vehicle while intoxicated
- blood alcoholEthanol concentration in bloodstream
- drunkennessImpaired state from alcohol
- inebriationDrunken state
- buzzedMildly intoxicated
under the influence · blackout · stupor · slurred speech · delayed reaction · blurred vision · poor judgment · alcohol impairment
Unintended harmful event
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- fatalitiesLosses of life
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- traumaLasting psychological wound
impairment · recklessness · victim · wrongful death · property damage · totaled vehicle · hospitalization · manslaughter charge
arrest
Seize by law
- breathalyzerAlcohol detection device
- field sobriety testRoadside intoxication assessment
- convictionFirmly held belief
license suspension · revocation · traffic court · ignition interlock · reckless driving · vehicular manslaughter · probation · misdemeanor · felony · plea bargain
impaired driving
Operating vehicle while intoxicated
- blood alcoholEthanol concentration in bloodstream
- drunkennessImpaired state from alcohol
- inebriationDrunken state
buzzed · under the influence · blackout · stupor · slurred speech · delayed reaction · blurred vision · poor judgment · alcohol impairment · legal limit
accident
Unintended harmful event
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- fatalitiesLosses of life
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
trauma · impairment · recklessness · victim · wrongful death · property damage · totaled vehicle · hospitalization · manslaughter charge · civil lawsuit
- traffic violationsspeeding, drunk driving, red light running, reckless driving, running red light
- crimesarson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, vandalism
- traffic lawstraffic laws, speed limit, speed limits, traffic law, traffic rules
- traffic offensesspeeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, red light running, running stop sign
- legal termstrial, legal, appeal, lawsuit, law
- alcohol harmalcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol dependency, alcohol poisoning, binge drinking
DWIclearheaded
Mentally focused and rational
abstinent · unimpaired · straight · designated driver · clean
DWIcompliance
Adhering to requirements
law-abiding · clean record · safe driving · good standing · defensive driving