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driving under the influence

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Also known as: DUI, DWI, driving while intoxicated
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a legal term used in the United States to describe the act or crime of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. It is also referred to as driving while intoxicated (DWI). This offense can result in arrest, conviction, and legal penalties. The phrase "driving under the influence" specifically refers to the act of driving while drunk.123

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