Drunk driving facts for kids
Drunk driving (Drink driving in the UK and Australia) is the act of driving a motor vehicle (car, truck, etc.) while under the effects of alcohol. Drunk driving is illegal in most areas of the world. In some places, driving a motorless vehicle such as a bicycle while drunk is also illegal.
Most areas that make laws (jurisdictions) started with DWI (driving while intoxicated) laws, banning just alcohol. Later, most changed them to DUI (driving under the influence) laws, adding other drugs to those banned while driving. The most common blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in the United States is 0.08% for the legal meaning of drunk. Only three states still use the more lax, original standard of 0.10%. Many jurisdictions add extra penalties (more jail time and/or a longer DUI program) in cases where the driver's BAC is over 0.20%.
Images for kids
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Warning of the dangers of driving and drinking in Himachal Pradesh, India
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A law enforcement grade Breathalyzer, specifically an Alco-Sensor IV
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Relative risk of an accident based on blood alcohol levels
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Percentage of US car crash fatalities where driver blood alcohol level was .01 and above, 1999 - 2012
