The rate at which alcohol enters the blood stream. This can be affected by the amount of food consumed, biological factors and type of beverage.

Confiscation of driver’s license immediately upon refusal of a breath/blood test, or testing above the legal limit for breath/blood alcohol concentration. More than 40 states have some form of adminis [..]

Blood alcohol concentration. Often mistaken as blood alcohol content.

The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream, measured as a percentage. BAC can be measured by breath, blood or urine testing and is often used by law enforcement to determine whether a motorist is drunk. [..]

A machine used by law enforcement to measure a driver’s BAC.

The rate at which alcohol in the body is metabolized. This varies depending on age, weight, medical conditions, frequency of alcohol consumption and other factors.

A conditional license is a license given in return for something such as completing a DUI course or alcohol treatment program.

Driving under the influence. Generally refers to alcohol intoxication, but DUI can also apply to the influence of legal or illegal drugs, or toxic vapors.

A legal term used to describe drinking establishment where alcoholic beverages are served.

The penalties used to hold dram shops responsible for harm to third parties arising out of the sale of alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons.