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
Dr. Roth demonstrates "What is a Drink" to a large audience at
our Victims Impact Panel to further educate our community on how every drink increases the risk of being involved in a DWI crash.
Click on play button twice if video doesn't play.
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
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.
You may also CONTACT us for help, all information received will
kept strickly confidential.
