2006-08-09 13:46:23 · 10 answers · asked by ItsJustMe 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
They're generally the same thing. It's more semantics than anything.
A few states define DUI as a somewhat lesser crime, sometimes when you're below the legal limit but are obviously impared.
Yes, in some jurisdictions you can be busted and prosecuted for DUI/DWI even if you test below the legal limit. That limit is presumptive of guilt. The state is still free to press the case if they feel that you were unable to drive safely even though you tested below the legal limit.
2006-08-09 13:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DUI = Driving under the influence
DWI= Driving While Intoxicated
the difference between the two is that you can have one beer and be under the influence, but for DWI a breath or blood test will determine if you are legally intoxicated....
Check with your state, some treat both the same but others treat the dui as a lesser charge....
2006-08-09 14:13:59 · answer #2 · answered by monie99701 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-11 10:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUI means Driving under influence,DWI Means
Driving While intoxicated/
2006-08-09 16:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by chris s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DWI is driving while intoxicated. You are over the legal limit. DUI is driving under the influence. You are not legally drunk, but you have been drinking.
2006-08-09 13:52:09 · answer #5 · answered by Nc Jay 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DUI is driving under the influence, DWI is drivng while intoxicated, and is a more severe charge. It is a degree of drunkeness or drug impairment.
2006-08-10 00:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUI: driving under the influence; DWI: driving without insurance? My dad's a cop...I should know this.
2006-08-09 13:51:02 · answer #7 · answered by kg1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They mean the same thing--Driving Under the Influence, Driving While Intoxicated
2006-08-09 17:05:42 · answer #8 · answered by wildchild69_1971 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUI is Driving under the influence
DWI is Driving while intoxicated
there is also OWI, Operating while intoxicated
There is no real difference, different states call it different things, it is all basically the same thing, drunk driving.
2006-08-09 13:54:41 · answer #9 · answered by snowmandown 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-09 17:34:28 · answer #10 · answered by Dwight D J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋