driving under the influence
Drunk behind wheel
Driving under the influence is operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs—a criminal offense in most jurisdictions.
Often abbreviated DUI, with variations like DWI (driving while intoxicated) depending on location.
The legal threshold for alcohol impairment is typically a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% in the United States.
He got arrested for driving under the influence.
- breathalyzerAlcohol detection device
- DUIImpaired operating charge
- ignition interlockDUI prevention car system
- binge drinkingRapid excessive alcohol consumption
- one for the roadDeparting alcoholic drink
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driving under the influencedesignated driver
Abstaining volunteer behind wheel
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