 Take a Handout (Effects of Alcohol)  Using the Pages of the NJ Driver’s Manual answer the questions  We will be going over.

Reaction time  Ability to see brake lights ahead of you and take your foot off of the gas and begin to use the break. Coordination  Ability to control the wheel around a left curve while slowing the vehicle down and looking through the turn. Balance Affects Judgment Vision Ability to Judge Distances Other Senses (Hearing, Touch, Smell)

 Passengers  Pedestrians  Other Motorists

 What does BAC stand for?  Blood  Alcohol  Content  How is a person’s BAC checked?  Breathalyzer

HOW DO I KNOW HOW INTOXICATED I REALLY AM?  YOU DO NOT KNOW AND WILL NOT KNOW  UNLESS… You have the instruments to test your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) WHAT DETERMINES BAC?  Quantity of alcohol consumed 4 beers 6 shots  Body weight Body composition  How quickly drinks were consumed 4 beers in 1 hour 4 beers in 3 hours  Food eaten

 Under 21 =.01  21 and over =.08

 Speeding  Weaving  Slow driving  Jerking motion  Quick Stops

 What is the purpose of a designated driver?  What would you do if the designated driver decides to drink?

 Look at the side effects medication before driving.  May cause… Drowsiness Dizziness

 Distance Judgment  Vigilance  Attention  Loss of tracking ability

 DUI = Driving Under the Influence  DUI arrests are prosecuted in 2 ways  Proof the person is driving under the influence based on driving pattern and field sobriety tests  Violating the ‘Per Se” law, being above the legal limit of.08%

 A New Jersey law that allows police to impound the car of a drunk driver

 “New Jersey law requires you to take a breath test if you are arrested for a DWI. New Jersey’s “implied consent” law says that if you are lawfully arrested by an officer who has probable cause to believe that you have been driving while intoxicated, then you consent to taking a chemical test of your breath for the purpose of determining your blood alcohol content (BAC). The test must be taken at the time of your arrest. If you refuse to take a test, however, then the officer cannot force you to take one.” (Drivinglaws.org)  Refusal to take the breath or blood test following a DUI arrest is admissible in court and can have severe driver license consequences in addition to the standard penalties.

 There are special DUI laws for those under 21.  It is illegal for someone under 21 to drive with a BAC of.01 or greater.  Violation of this law will result in a license suspension for days.

 DUI dates are “priorable” for 10 years, calculated from arrest date to arrest date.  Punishment for a second or third offense is harsher in every aspect: fines, jail time, driver’s license consequences, and more.

 Money Issues Fines$ Court Cost$30 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Penalty $30 Safe Neighborhood Fund Assessment$75 DUI Surcharge Fund$200 Restoration Fee$100 MVC surcharge$3,000 ($1000/year) TOTALS$3705-$3855  Other Issues License suspension 3-6 months hours in intoxicated driver’s resource center (alcohol classes) Up to 30 days in jail The court may also order an ignition interlock device to be placed on any car the individual drives for 3 years following the restoration of driving privileges.

 If the offense is committed in a school zone: Loss of license for 1-2 years $500-$800 in fines Definite jail of up to 60 days Plus all the other first offense fines and penalties

 Money Issues Fines$500-$1000 Court Cost$30 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Penalty $50 Safe Neighborhood Fund Assessment$75 DUI Surcharge Fund$200 Restoration Fee$100 MVC surcharge$4,500 ($1500/year) TOTALS$5455-$5955  Other Issues 30 Days community service (180 hours) 48 hours in intoxicated driver’s resource center (alcohol classes) 48 hours to 90 days in jail (jail time is mandatory) The court may also order an ignition interlock device to be placed on any car the individual drives for 3 years following the restoration of driving privileges. Suspend registration privileges on all vehicles owned by the individual for the 2 year license suspension period

 If the offense is committed in a school zone: $1000-$2000 in fines 60 days of community service (360 hours) Definite jail of up to 180 days Plus all the other second offense fines and penalties

 Money Issues Fines$1000 Court Cost$30 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Penalty $50 Safe Neighborhood Fund Assessment$75 DUI Surcharge Fund$200 Restoration Fee$100 MVC surcharge$4,500 ($1500/year) TOTALS$5955  Other Issues 12 hours in intoxicated driver’s resource center (alcohol classes) 180 days in jail (mandatory) – 90 may be served in an inpatient drug and alcohol rehab program The court may also order an ignition interlock device to be placed on any car the individual drives for 3 years following the restoration of driving privileges. Suspend registration privileges on all vehicles owned by the individual for the 10 year license suspension period

 If the offense is committed in a school zone: $2000 in fines Plus all the other third offense fines and penalties

 What does BAC stand for?  What are the 4 factors that affect BAC?  What are the legal limits of alcohol consumption?  Under 21?  21 and over?  What amount of fluid is considered one drink?  Hard Alcohol?  Beer?  Wine?