On a classroom discussion for driving lessons in Stafford last week, it was surprising that students (especially teenagers) showed interest about the topic on Stafford DUI. Although some students became familiar with the term “DUI” in the cases of famous Hollywood stars, some still interchange the terms DUI and DWI. Let’s differentiate the two terms. DUI or Driving Under the Influence refers to the condition of a driver who consumes too much drugs or alcohol while he or she is operating a vehicle. On the other hand, DWI or Driving While Intoxicated refers to the condition of a driver operating a vehicle while he or she is under the influence of too much alcohol only. The two legal terms fall under the more common term which is drunk driving. You can actually get a Stafford DWI or Stafford DUI once you are proven to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Having one means you are getting yourself into a serious criminal offense. This condition can actually endanger the life of the accused driver, the pedestrians on the location, and the driver and passengers of other vehicles in the event collision occurs. Today’s young generation can easily commit DUI and DWI because of their nightlife and sociable lifestyle. Not that being sociable is something negative but it’s the way young adults deal with their activities nowadays. For instance, house parties and clubbing are venues for drug trafficking and too much intake of alcohol. Guests flash their designer clothes and shoes together with their fancy cars. Once the party is over, these young adults drive their way to their homes in the wee hours of the morning, not minding whether they are under the influence of too much alcohol content or not. Upon passing by a checkpoint or a roving police officer, a Stafford DWI is possibly waiting for the next traffic rule offender. Drivers should know how dangerous drunk driving is to people directly and indirectly involved. Statistics show that 17,941 people died due to "alcohol-related" collisions in 2006 (report estimated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA). To get a glimpse on how suspected drivers are spotted for a Stafford DUI ticket, here are some of the primary investigations conducted by the police officer during the actual scene: · Slurred or incoherent speech · Bloodshot eyes · Driver’s breath that presents alcoholic odor · Visibility of alcoholic beverages inside the vehicle · Uncoordinated physical movements such as walking on a straight line, picking up car keys, or fumbling with the driver’s license If you happen to receive a Stafford DUI ticket and believe you have a good chance in lessening the impact of the offense because of your good driving records or if there was a mistake in the process of the investigation, contact a lawyer immediately for help. Better be prepared, guided, and educated before you get into a more serious trouble because of drunk driving. About the Author:
