Impact DWI

Being arrested for DWI is an expensive risk to take.
Fines can exceed well over $5000,00 in Legal fees and court costs for a first DWI conviction. Jail sentence can amount up to a maximum of 90 days in jail or mandatory 48 hours if offender fails to comply with any conditions of probation. Driver's license revocation upon conviction is 1 year and Ignition Interlock and Interlock license is required for all first time offenders.

A DWI arrest has a negative Impact on future employment prospects. After you have complied to all the consequences of the arrest you may face more financial losses, which are:
License reinstatement fees, and your auto insurance rates will increase up to $1,000.00 more than usual if you were convicted for DWI. Download a Copy of The High Cost of DWI in New Mexico

What makes DWI A CRIME?
Alcohol reduces safe-driving abilities therefore endangering the public and yourself as well. The chart below can give you an idea of how serious DWI has become nationwide.

Statistics on DWI Santa Fe New Mexico United States Year 2008
DEATHS
INJURIES
PEOPLE IN CRASHES
DWI ARRESTS
COST (general)
COST (per person) 10
104
474
1233
$92,128,000
$647 179
1898
5513
19,558
$1,026,896,000
$522 17,036
250,000
not available
1,4000,000
$140.0 billion
$400

What Is a Standard Drink?

A standard drink is any drink that contains about 14 grams of pure alcohol (about 0.6 fluid ounces or 1.2 tablespoons). These are approximate, as different brands and types of beverages vary in their actual alcohol content.

The Chart below indicates Crash Risks vs Number of Drinks (Average effects on a 150 lbs male)

DRINKS	1 drink	2 drinks	3 drinks	4 drinks	5 drinks	6 drinks	7 drinks	8 drinks
BAC	.02	.04	.06	.08	.10	.12	.14	.16
CRASH RISK	2	4	8	16	32	64	132	256

Small quantities of Alcohol can impair a driver’s ability to make decisions and react to situations while driving.
Judgment - .02 BAC - Reason and Caution are the first major functions to be affected.
Vision - .05 BAC - Alcohol impairs vision which has an affect on judgment and greatly reduces reaction time.
Responses - .05 BAC - Alcohol is a CNS Depressant, and it Slows down reaction Time needed in emergency decision making situations.

You do not have to Drink and Drive! There are several options available to you.

Call Safe Ride Home 242-RIDE (7433)
Sponsored by the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council.
FREE taxi ride from any Bernalillo County bar to your Bernalillo County home.
Call Tipsy Tow 291-6600
Sponsored by the American Automobile Association.
During the Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas and New Year holidays AAA offers FREE towing home up to a maximum of 15 miles.
Plan ahead by Choosing a Designated Driver. Arrange it with a friend or family member.
Call a Taxi (A taxi will cost less than a DWI Arrest or a DWI crash).

If you are struggling with alcohol dependance and need Information, please Click the link below.
Resources for Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Topics: What is Alcoholism? - Links to online AA meetings - List of Phone Numbers for FREE Services.

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