dui
Intoxicated behind wheel
Dui is an informal, lowercase rendering of DUI, the acronym for "driving under the influence"—operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
In casual writing, the lowercase form appears frequently: He got a dui last year, two dui convictions.
The term functions as both noun and modifier: dui laws, dui checkpoint. (DUI is the standard capitalized form.)
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- inebriationDrunken state
- drunkennessImpaired state from alcohol
- impairmentDiminished function or capacity
- BACIntoxication level abbreviation
tipsy · buzzed · hammered · plastered · wasted · sloshed · stupor · boozy
Alcohol detection device
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- BACIntoxication level abbreviation
- refusalAct of declining
- implied consentPermission inferred, not stated
nystagmus · blow · blood draw
Temporary loss of driving rights
- fineAcceptable in quality
- probationSupervised trial period
- jail timePeriod of imprisonment
- ignition interlockDUI prevention car system
community service · alcohol education · revocation · penalty · restitution · court costs · work release · house arrest
Locking wrist restraints
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
- jailDetention facility
- bailCourt-set release payment
- custodyProtective care or control
police · squad car · mugshot · fingerprinting · detention · officer · patrol · roadblock
Trial venue or sports surface
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- defendantParty facing charges
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
defense · verdict · plea · arraignment · hearing · testimony · evidence · judge
Unintended harmful event
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- fatalityDeath from accident
- crashSudden violent impact
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
reckless driving · impaired judgment · swerving · negligence · liability · tragedy · victim · harm
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- inebriationDrunken state
- drunkennessImpaired state from alcohol
- impairmentDiminished function or capacity
BAC · tipsy · buzzed · hammered · plastered · wasted · sloshed · stupor · boozy · soused
breathalyzer
Alcohol detection device
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- BACIntoxication level abbreviation
- refusalAct of declining
license suspension
Temporary loss of driving rights
ignition interlock · community service · alcohol education · revocation · penalty · restitution · court costs · work release · house arrest · points
handcuffs
Locking wrist restraints
custody · police · squad car · mugshot · fingerprinting · detention · officer · patrol · roadblock · checkpoint
court
Trial venue or sports surface
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- defendantParty facing charges
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
prosecution · defense · verdict · plea · arraignment · hearing · testimony · evidence · judge · jury
accident
Unintended harmful event
injury · reckless driving · impaired judgment · swerving · negligence · liability · tragedy · victim · harm · risk
Abstaining volunteer behind wheel
duisafe driving
Careful vehicle operation
defensive driving · clean record · good standing · commendation
Abstaining volunteer behind wheel
responsible drinking · abstinence · ride-sharing · public transportation
- DUI checkpointsRoadblocks screening for impairment
- DUI arrestDetained for impaired operation
- DUI stopPolice screening for impaired drivers
- DUI schoolEducation for impaired drivers
- DUI lawyerAttorney for impaired drivers
- DUI crashCollision caused by intoxicated driver