What Does
Drunk Driving Mean?
Drunk driving is a criminal offense and refers to the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent it impairs the physical and mental faculties of the driver.
The legal terminology that describes drunk driving is known as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). Some states in the US also use the terminology Operating Under the Influence (OUI).
Safeopedia Explains Drunk Driving
In the US, all states define driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) at or above .08 as a crime. Specific laws and penalties for drunk driving, however, vary significantly from state to state. Some states have specific BAC limits for commercial drivers as well as drivers who have previous drunk driving-related offenses.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reported that many motor vehicle crashes occur during the workday or during the commute to and from work. In order to assist employers in reducing motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries in the nation’s workforce, OSHA has published a booklet that outlines ten steps for building a driver safety program in the workplace.