I know driving under the influence and the other is driving while intoxicated, but is one worse than the other or just different ways of saying the same thing?
2007-02-28 16:09:45 · 18 answers · asked by Perplexed 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
DWI means that you're drunk.
DUI means that you're under the influence of something - could be alcohol or something else, such as certain prescription medicines that cause impairment.
2007-02-28 16:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by Sven B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-02 15:27:59 · answer #2 · answered by Latasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Ohio and Tennessee they are both the same thing.
DUI - Driving Under the Influence (Can mean Alcohol or Drugs)
DWI - Driving While Intoxicated (Can also mean Alcohol or Drugs)
Either way Don't Drive Drunk or On Drugs. It is dangerous for You and the Other People on the Road
2007-02-28 17:53:13 · answer #3 · answered by ♥skiperdee1979♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically different ways of saying the same thing. In the 50's, 60's & 70's it was DWI. DUI came in to play probably in early 80's. DUI covers anything that has altered your status, including alcohol, drugs, etc, while DWI refers to alcohol intoxication.
2007-02-28 16:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing really but the changed it because many thought a DWI referred to just alcohol when you can be driving under the influence of many drugs!
It is like the difference between an EKG and a ECG!
2007-02-28 16:20:42 · answer #5 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the state. In some states that have both, DUI can mean not intoxicated but simply under the influence. This could refer to the influence of drugs or someone underage that has alcohol in their system but they are not intoxicated.
2007-02-28 16:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by TCSO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DWI, driving when intoxicated is worse, than driving under the influence. With a DWI it has been established that you are over the limit.
2007-02-28 16:19:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
DWI driving while impaired
DUI Driving under the influence
The terminology depends on the state or province you are in but mean essentially the same thing
2007-02-28 16:18:36 · answer #8 · answered by Val W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Driving Under the Influence
Driving While Intoxicated.
2007-02-28 16:17:41 · answer #9 · answered by AuntTater 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
DUI- Driving under the influence(Drugs mostly)
DWI- driving while intoxicated(alcohol)
2007-02-28 16:13:21 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa Kay 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋