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1 STOP Defensive Driving & DUI. Richard Ferreira . Driving is a Privilege . 3 Ways to Lose . Suspension Revocation Cancellation. Suspension . Driving Privileges are Temporarily Withdrawn for a Specific Period of Time or until Requirements are Satisfied. Requirements. Fine
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1 STOPDefensive Driving & DUI Richard Ferreira
3 Ways to Lose Suspension Revocation Cancellation
Suspension Driving Privileges are Temporarily Withdrawn for a Specific Period of Time or until Requirements are Satisfied
Requirements • Fine • 6 Hour Driver Improvement Class • Reinstatement Fees • $ 210 to reinstate in the State of Georgia • Proposed Hike July 2014 to $ 510
Mandatory Suspensions Suspended, Revoked or Cancelled Registration Possession of a Controlled Substance Child Support Accumulation of 15 points • Racing • Homicide • Hit & Run • Driving while Impaired • Fleeing or Eluding
Points System Speeding 15-18 Over 2 pts Speeding 19-23 Over 3 pts Speeding 24-33 Over 4 pts Speeding 34 + Over 6 pts Traffic Control Devices 3 pts Aggressive Driving 6 Pts
Other Problems 75 MPH+ 2 Lane 85 MPH+ 4 Lanes ADD $ 200.00 Construction Zone Double The Fine School Zone Double the Fine
Clearing a Suspension Reinstatement Fee Satisfy all Fines & Court Orders Complete 6 hour Defensive Driving
Revocations Privileges are terminated and withdrawn until the end of a specified Period
Mandatory Revocations Any Three Convictions of a mandatory Suspension within a 3 year period Refusal of Re-examination Sufficient Evidence of incompetence or unfitness to Drive
Clearing a Revocation Reinstatement Fee Satisfy all Fines & Court Orders Complete 6 hour Defensive Driving Retake Drivers Test
Cancellation • Failure to Provide required information for application Failure to provide correct information • Otherwise Ineligible
Driving While Impaired The Condition of Being Unable to Perform as a Consequence of Physical or Mental Unfitness
Results of Impairment Slowed Reaction Time Impaired Vision Poor Coordination Increased Risk Taking Degraded / Poor Judgment
Types of Impairment • Alcohol & Drug impairment • Physical Impairment • Mental Impairment
Alcohol 57,000 Collisions In GA involve Alcohol 20,000 Injuries 500+ Involve Fatalities
How Much Alcohol Does it take? Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) The Amount of Alcohol Present in the Blood Ratio / 100 ml of blood
Factors Elevated BAC An Individuals Body Weight / Size Amount of Food In Stomach Individuals Age Individuals Gender Altitude Illness / Fatigue / Tired Medications
Buzzed, Drunk or Hammered… • .02-.08 BAC • DUI Less Safe • Driving with Unlawful BAC • > .08 BAC • DUI / DWI
Drug Impairments • Drugs • Legal or Illegal • Prescribed or OTC
Prevention • No Illegal Drugs !!! • Legal Drugs • Read Warning Labels • Never Mix Alcohol with Medications • Don’t take more than recommended Dosages • (Amount or Frequency) • Tip ( Never Transport out of original Container)
Mental Impairments Stress Anger
Driving Stressed or Angry Increased Speed Increased Aggressiveness Increased Recklessness
Physical / Age Impairments Vision Hearing Age
Drowsy / Sleep Deprived Impairment • National Highway Safety Administration Says: • 100,000 Accidents / Year • 40,0000 Injuries • 1,550 Fatalities
What is Tired? Who is at Risk? • University of Harvard Researchers Say: • 20% Normal Sleep • 7 Days in a Row • = .08 BAC Level of Impairment
Who is at Risk • National Safety Highway Administration Identifies 3 Risk Groups • Males • Individuals 16-29 • Shift Workers
Men - 2/3’s of the deaths 5 times more likely to be involved in Drowsy Driving Fatality Why?
Young People 16-29 Years Old Lifestyle
Shift Workers Fatigue Disrupted Sleep Patterns Gender does not matter Age Does…
Driving Patterns • Long Periods of Time • Driving between Midnight & 6 AM • If you are tired.. • Pull Over • Take a nap • Get some Caffeine ( Short term Fix)
Prevention… Plan Ahead Get Adequate Sleep Take a Partner
1st DUI Below the Limit.02-.08 Min 24 Hours in Jail - Up to 12 Months Risk Reduction Program Mandatory License Suspension - 6 months 20 hours of Community Service Fine $ 300 - $ 5000 Mandatory Clinical Evaluation & Treatment if Recommended
1st DUI .08 or Greater Min 24 Hours in Jail - Up to 12 Months Risk Reduction Program Mandatory License Suspension - 12 months 40 hours of Community Service Fine $ 300 - $ 5000 Mandatory Clinical Evaluation & Treatment if Recommended
2nd DUI Either one… Min 72Hours in Jail - Up to 12 Months Risk Reduction Program Mandatory License Suspension - 24 months Ignition Interlock after 12 months 20 hours of Community Service Fine $ 300 - $ 5000 Mandatory Clinical Evaluation & Treatment if Recommended
What Does it Cost? Bond / Bail Impounded Car Lawyer Fine Risk Reduction Clinical Evaluation Possible Treatment Lost Wages Alternate Transportation SR 22 Insurance Humiliation / Embarrassment Work Consequences
National Average Cost of DUI AAA Motor Club estimates a single DUI $7,200 - $8,000