The Full Cost of a DUI

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

COMMERCIAL

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

in costs including vehicle towing, bail bonds, attorney fees & court costs

$17,000

doesn't include lost income, counseling charges, or alternate transportation

$19,200

is the average total cost

Up to $24,000

is the average total cost

Intangible Costs

LOSS OF LICENCE

LOSS
OF JOB

FAMILY STRUGGLE

PERMANENT RECORD

SCHOOL DENIAL

PUBLIC HUMILIATION

Don't Drink and Drive!

The Full Cost of a DUI

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?

UNDER 21

21+

COMMERCIAL

How BAC Level Affects Driving

POOR MUSCLE COORDINATiON

IMPAIRED JUDGEMENT

SPEEDCONTROL

REDUCED INFO PROCESSING

When You Get Pulled OverStandardised 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

$19,200

is the average total cost

Up to $24,000

is the average total cost

Intangible Costs

LOSS OF LICENCE

LOSSOF JOB

FAMILY STRUGGLE

PERMANENT RECORD

SCHOOL DENIAL

PUBLIC HUMILIATION

Don't Drink and Drive!

Time is Critical

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

SPEED
CONTROL

When You Get Pulled Over
Standardised Field Sobriety Test (SFST)

LOSS
OF JOB