My friend was charged with DUI and the Police took his licence on the spot - does anyone know if this is now automatic or does it depend on how high the reading is?
2007-07-18 15:03:16 · 8 answers · asked by hostmum 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
That's what they usually do. And have your car towed to impound. He's lucky they didn't take him to jail, they have that option. Tell your friend not to drive while he is drinking.
2007-07-18 15:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The license was taken because it becomes part of his bond. It's up to the DMV to suspend it, not the Police.
Edit. Not all states do a breath test on the street. .08 is the legal limit, but you can still be arrested for DUI without a breath test, and for having a limit below .08.
2007-07-18 16:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Immediately the car is towed (unless in the rare occurances there is a sober driver on at the location), the license is punched, however the driver has seven days to "get their affairs in order" before the actual suspension occurs.
2007-07-18 22:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Vindicaire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the law in the state where the alleged offense occurred.
Also how old is your friend? Some states allow cops to take licenses from underage drivers (i.e., not old enough to legally drink) if there is alcohol in the car.
2007-07-18 15:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
this website has the DUI statutes for each state. on each state link is the information on reading limits or ranges (depending on the state), taking of licenses, suspension of licenses, and sentencing guidelines:
http://www.duiamerica.com/index.php
everything varies by state to a certain extent.
2007-07-18 15:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its automatic, If they took his licence, He is charged with DUI, The legal limit depends on what state your in.He better bring about 1.000 dollars when he goes to court, then more money for DUI, school. then more money when he has to see a court appointed referal officer, this all will be about 1.500 dollars by the time hes finished, oh ya, dont forget the 250.00 to get back his licenes. this is if its his first one.
2007-07-18 15:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by mailbox_5 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Any DUI is a possible automatic revocation of the license, on the scene by the officer.
There's no set boundary. Shouldn't be drinking and driving in the first place.
2007-07-18 15:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by I Know Nothing 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
.08 bac (blood Alcohol content) is the norm in most states to be considered DWI. if you have .08 or above or you refuse to take the Breathalyzer your license is revoked.
2007-07-18 19:53:04 · answer #8 · answered by ROBERT G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋