Module 3: Driving While Impaired/Tired and the Point System

Melissa Boggs

Rationale
Driving while impaired/tired/distracted is very
dangerous

It does not only affect you Serious consequences Its important knowing the law and your rights regarded
impaired/tired/distracted driving

Objectives
Students will explain why it is not a good idea to drive
impaired

Students will be able to state their rights regarding

chemical tests

Students will be able to state the penalties associated

with driving impaired

Students will state the how the point law works

Students will state tips to avoid fatigue

Operating a Vehicle While Impaired

(OVI)
It is illegal to drive a car after
drinking alcohol or taking drugs Cops can determine impairment by blood, breath, urine, or plasma

Question
True or False:
The only way to determine how intoxicated a person is by
breath?

 False!

BAC can be determined by: blood, breath, urine, or

plasma

What is the legal limit?

The amount of alcohol consumed affects everyone
differently.

It depends on:

Weight Gender Metabolism Stress Food Age

Legal Limit
Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your ability to
drive, the only way to avoid driving impaired is to not drink and drive.

Question
Which of the following is not a factor that depends how
alcohol will affect you?

A) B) C) D)

Age Gender Race/Ethnicity Weight

 Which of the following is not a factor that depends how

alcohol will affect you?

A) B) C) D)

Age Gender Race/Ethnicity Weight

How Alcohol Affects Your Driving

The brain takes longer to receive messages

Processing information becomes more difficult

Reaction time slows down

Ways to Prevent Drinking and Driving

BEFORE going out, arrange a designated driver

Take advantage of public transportation!

There are lots of fun options to still drink (NON
alcoholic beverages) Non-alcoholic beer Soda Mocktails

BAC Tests
You have the right to refuse the test, however; the
officer will confiscate your license You lose the right to a hearing

You have the right to have a qualified person of your

choice administer the test

If your BAC is above the legal, a statement will be sent

to the BVM to suspend your license

If you believe you unlawfully received an OWI:

You have the right to a hearing, but you must prove:
The officer did not have reasonable grounds The officer did not request that take a BAC test The officer did not inform you of the consequences of
refusing or failing the test You did not refuse or fail the test

Penalties
Refusing a test= suspended license 15 years

If your BAC is above the legal limit=

suspended license 90 days-3 years

6 points on license

If you are caught driving under a

suspended license A fine up to $1000

If you are convicted of a OWI Jail time License suspension $375- $10,000 fines

Opportunity to Respond
If you are convicted of a OWI,
which of these penalties are not given in Ohio?

A) B) C) D)

Jail time License suspension $375- $10,000 fines All of these are a possibility

 If you are convicted of a OWI, which

of these penalties are not given in Ohio?

A) B) C) D)

Jail time License suspension $375- $10,000 fines All of these are a possibility

How to get back your license?

Proof of license

$475 reinstatement fees

Various court and lawyer fees

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Discussion

Point System

Any time a driver is caught doing something illegal

while driving, penalty points will be given based on the violation. After a certain number of points, that individual risks having their license suspended.

Point Violations
6 point violations:

Homicide by vehicle Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs Failure to stop and disclose identity at the scene of a collision Willingly fleeing or eluding a police officer Racing Operating a vehicle without the consent of the owner Using a vehicle in the commission of a felony

4 point violations:
Willful disregard of the safety of persons or property

2 point violations:
All moving violations and some speed offenses Operating a vehicle in violation of a restriction imposed by the BMV

Speeding Violations
Speeding is driving above the posted speed limit. Driving above the speed limit can result in getting pulled over, having to pay a ticket, receive points on your license, and even lose your license.

Question
True or False:

Any time you are given a speeding ticket, you will get
points on your license.

 FALSE. If you are cited for driving 1-5 miles per hour
over the limit, there are no points awarded.

Penalties
If you receive 6 points in a two-year period, the BMV will
send you a warning that if you have 12 + points, your license will be suspended. Suspended License : 6 Months Insurance Remedial driving course Reinstatement fee of $40 Retake the driver exam

Financial Responsibility (Proof of Insurance)

You must have insurance anytime you are driving.

Anytime you are pulled over, the officer can ask for proof of
insurance Failure to provide proof of insurance can result in your car being
impounded, license suspended, and court costs

Driving While Tired

Fatigue is a huge factor in highway crashes Tips to avoid fatigue:
Play radio Engage in light conversation Periodically stretch your legs and have a cup of coffee or
cold drink Do not continue to drive if you become too tired Pull off the road and rest

Texting and Driving

It is illegal to send, read, or write a text (or email) in
Ohio

Misdemeanor
Fine up to $150
Talking on the phone is not illegal in Ohio, but is still very dangerous

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