DUI Costs and Consequences in Gainesville

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What is the cost of a DUI in Gainesville if BAC is between .08 and .15% for the first conviction?

40 hours of public service

Imprisonment for up to 6 months (correct)

Fines of at least $500 and no more than $1,000 (correct)

Probation of at least 1 year with monthly reporting (correct)

At what BAC is an accident 2x more likely?

0.04

What was the recommended highest BAC level for driving in the 1960s by AMA?

0.15

When did drinking and driving start to be viewed as negative?

1980s Signup and view all the answers

How many fatalities are there in motor vehicle accidents where at least one driver has a BAC of .08 g/dL or higher?

839 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of accidents were in crashes with at least one driver having a BAC of .15 g/dL or higher?

70.7% Signup and view all the answers

How many children were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes?

74 Signup and view all the answers

By how many times did fatalities decrease in the 1980s because of MADD?

3x Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage decrease in alcohol-related fatalities due to MADD's efforts?

63% Signup and view all the answers

Why is a breathalyzer not always accurate?

It maxes out 10-15 minutes after the last drink, so BAC is lower than the actual level of intoxication. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test?

Your license gets suspended for one year, regardless of alcohol level. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Dorris Aiken?

The first leader of the grassroots effort to stop drinking and driving. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Cindi Lamb?

A tupperware company manager who was hit by a drunk driver. Signup and view all the answers

What was Russel Newcomber's relation to drunk driving incidents?

He hit Cindi Lamb while driving drunk and had multiple prior offenses. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Clarence Busch?

A drunk driver who killed Cari Lightner. Signup and view all the answers

What did the national traffic commission recommend?

Raising the drinking age to 21 universally. Signup and view all the answers

What are Designated Driver Campaigns based on?

Diffusion theory. Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Designated Driver campaigns successful?

They allowed networks to respond positively without alienating the alcohol industry. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cost of a DUI in Gainesville

Fines range from $500 to $1,000 for a first conviction with BAC between .08 and .15%.
Possible imprisonment of up to 6 months.
Mandatory probation for at least 1 year with monthly reporting.
Completion of a state-sanctioned substance abuse course is required.
Offender must complete 50 hours of public service or community work project.
Vehicle impounded for 10 days, which does not run concurrently with incarceration.
Driver's license revocation lasts a minimum of 180 days to a maximum of 1 year.

BAC and Accident Likelihood

An accident is 2x more likely when an individual's BAC is at 0.04.

Historical BAC Recommendations

The American Medical Association recommended a maximum BAC of 0.15 for driving in the 1960s.

Shift in Perception

The negative view of drinking and driving began in the 1980s.

Statistics on Drunk Driving

839 fatalities occurred in motor vehicle accidents where at least one driver had a BAC of .08 g/dL or higher.
70.7% of these fatalities involved drivers with a BAC of .15 g/dL or higher.
74 children were killed in accidents where alcohol impairment was a factor.

Impact of MADD

Fatalities related to drunk driving were three times higher in the 1980s before the influence of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
MADD contributed to a 63% decrease in drunk driving fatalities.

Breathalyzer Accuracy

Breathalyzer results peak 10-15 minutes after the last drink, possibly showing a lower BAC than actual intoxication.
Field sobriety tests might delay the breathalyzer, allowing BAC to rise and provide more accurate readings.

Consequences of Refusing a Breathalyzer

Refusal results in a one-year license suspension, regardless of the driver's alcohol level.

Influential Women in the Movement

Dorris Aiken led grassroots efforts to combat drunk driving via the organization "RID" (Remove Intoxicated Drivers), spurred by a personal incident.
Cindi Lamb became the face of the movement after her daughter Laura was paralyzed by a drunk driver and later died from injuries.
Candy Lightner, whose daughter Cari was killed by a repeat drunk driving offender, became a prominent spokesperson for the cause.

Notorious Offenders

Russell Newcomber had multiple DUI violations and received only 6.5 years of probation after causing an accident that injured Cindi Lamb's daughter.
Clarence Busch had previous convictions and was out on bail for another hit-and-run when he killed Cari Lightner, receiving a reduced sentence for his crimes.

National Traffic Commission's Recommendations

Formed by President Reagan, it called for raising the legal drinking age to 21 to combat youth-related traffic accidents.

Designated Driver Campaigns

Rooted in diffusion theory, these campaigns took years to become socially normative, emphasizing the rewards of safe driving.
They aimed to engage the public positively regarding drinking while fostering cooperation with the alcohol industry.

Diffusion Theory

Involves large-scale communication of innovative ideas using mass media and personal interactions to promote behavioral change.

Success of Designated Driver Campaigns

These campaigns were successful as they provided a positive action while also mitigating opposition from the alcohol industry.
The message was compatible with television promotion, making it easier to integrate into mainstream culture.

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This flashcard quiz covers the financial and legal repercussions of a DUI offense in Gainesville for first-time convictions. Test your understanding of the penalties such as fines, imprisonment, probation, and community service requirements.