DWI’s are expensive as is, legal fees, fines, court appearances, classes, insurance increases
and other expenses can quickly rack up and can be upwards of $17,000. But what are the costs here that aren’t taken into consideration?
How Many Drinks Does it Take?
Other Factors in Blood Alcohol Levels
FOOD CONSUMED
BODY WEIGHT
MEDICATION
What’s the Illegal Amount / BAC Level?
Any
UNDER 21
.08
21+
.04
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How BAC Level Affects Driving
POOR MUSCLE COORDINATiON
IMPAIRED JUDGEMENT
SPEED CONTROL
REDUCED INFO PROCESSING
When You Get Pulled Over Standardised Field Sobriety Test (SFST)
HORIZONTAL GAZE (HGN)
WALK & TURN (HGN)
ONE-LEG STAND (OLS)
When You Fail The Test
ARREST
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
PRISON TIME
Financial Costs
$17,000
$17,000
in costs including vehicle towing, bail bonds, attorney fees & court costs
$17,000
doesn't include lost income, counseling charges, or alternate transportation