Questions and Answers
A driver whose BAC is lower than 0.08 cannot face DWI charges.
False
A life lost to DWI is estimated to cost society $840,000.
False
In 1994, the BAC limit was lowered to 0.08 in New Mexico.
True
Statistically, the first use of alcohol begins around the age of 11 in New Mexico.
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A first-time DWI offense will result in license revocation, jail, fines, ignition interlock installed, and DWI school.
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Drive-up liquor windows are still operational and open in the state of New Mexico.
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It is not against the law to have any alcoholic beverage container open within a vehicle while on any public street or road.
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Alcohol is responsible for the deaths of approximately 100,000 individuals per year in the U.S.
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BAC refers to the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood.
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A conviction of a DWI will stay on the record for 25 years.
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Over time, all body organs can be impacted by alcohol to some degree.
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The brain receives a greater percentage of alcohol than other body organs.
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Advanced publicity of DWI checkpoints must be made through local media outlets.
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If you host a party and serve alcoholic beverages and one of your guests is involved in a DWI crash where someone is injured, you can be held liable.
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The liver can oxidize, or process, up to three drinks per hour.
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Refusing to take a breath test can result in an Aggravated DWI, which carries a one (1) year driver's license suspension.
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An individual who will work in a place where alcohol is served need not attend any alcohol-server training program.
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A fourth or subsequent DWI offense is a felony.
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A conviction of a DWI mandates installation of an ignition interlock device.
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Research shows that driver's license suspension and revocation are effective deterrents among the driving population.
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Junior and senior high school students drink 35 percent of all wine coolers and consume 1.1 billion cans of beer.
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The use of alcohol is associated with the leading causes of death and injury among teenagers and young adults.
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A person's ability to drive could become impaired at 0.01 BAC.
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Drinking with food in your stomach reduces the rate of absorption of alcohol.
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The amount of body fluid women have in comparison to men has nothing to do with the effects of the amount of alcohol one drinks.
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The BAC increases with the amount of alcohol consumed but the level of impairment is not affected.
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Combining the drinking of alcohol with medication is considered sage behavior.
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When it takes more alcohol to reach the same effect one had with less alcohol, it is said that one has developed tolerance.
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More than 40 percent of highway crashes in New Mexico are alcohol related.
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Wearing safety belts makes you safe, but do not protect you from drunk drivers.
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Study Notes
DWI Charges and Definitions
- A driver with a BAC below 0.08 can still face DWI charges if they fail a sobriety test.
- A life lost to DWI costs society approximately $810,000.
BAC Regulations
- In 1994, New Mexico lowered the BAC limit to 0.08.
- Statistically, alcohol use begins around age 11 in New Mexico.
Consequences of DWI Offenses
- First-time DWI offenders face multiple penalties: license revocation, jail time, fines, installation of an ignition interlock, and DWI school.
- A DWI conviction remains on a person's record for 25 years.
- A fourth or subsequent DWI offense is classified as a felony.
- Convictions require the installation of an ignition interlock device.
Alcohol Impact and Safety Questions
- Alcohol is linked to around 100,000 deaths annually in the U.S.
- The liver processes only about one drink per hour, contrary to common misconceptions.
- All body organs, especially the brain, are affected by alcohol consumption, with the brain receiving a higher percentage.
DWI Checkpoints and Legal Implications
- Advanced publicity is required for DWI checkpoints via local media.
- Hosts can be held liable if a guest involved in a DWI crash injures someone.
Alcohol Consumption Trends
- Junior and senior high school students consume 35% of all wine coolers and 1.1 billion cans of beer annually.
- Alcohol is associated with leading causes of death and injury in teenagers and young adults.
Driving Impairment and Alcohol Absorption
- Driving abilities can be impaired at a BAC of 0.01.
- Consuming food while drinking slows alcohol absorption rates.
Myths and Misconceptions
- Women's body fluid levels affect how alcohol impacts them, contrasting with the false notion that this is irrelevant.
- Increased tolerance to alcohol indicates that more alcohol is needed to achieve the same effect.
- Combining alcohol with medication is unsafe behavior.
- Over 40% of highway crashes in New Mexico involve alcohol.
Safety Belts and Drunk Drivers
- Safety belts provide protection but do not guarantee safety from drunk drivers.
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