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Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving in Pennsylvania Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum jail time for a first-offense DUI in the Highest BAC tier (0.16%+) in Pennsylvania?

    Answer: 72 hours

    A first-offense DUI at the Highest BAC tier (0.16%+) in Pennsylvania carries a minimum of 72 hours in jail.

  2. In Pennsylvania, which agency must a DUI offender typically complete a program with as part of their sentence?

    Answer: County Alcohol Highway Safety School (CRN)

    DUI offenders in Pennsylvania are typically required to complete a County Reporting Number (CRN) evaluation and attend Alcohol Highway Safety School.

  3. What is the maximum fine for a first-offense General Impairment DUI in Pennsylvania?

    Answer: $1,000

    A first-offense General Impairment DUI in Pennsylvania carries a maximum fine of $1,000.

  4. Under Pennsylvania's implied consent law, by driving on state roads, you have automatically agreed to:

    Answer: Submit to chemical testing if lawfully arrested for DUI

    Implied consent means that by operating a vehicle in Pennsylvania, drivers automatically agree to submit to chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) if lawfully arrested for DUI.

  5. Which of the following drugs, if found in a driver's system while driving in Pennsylvania, can result in a DUI charge?

    Answer: Any controlled substance, including prescription drugs

    Pennsylvania DUI law applies to any controlled substance that impairs driving ability, including legally prescribed medications if they impair the driver.

  6. How many points are added to a Pennsylvania driving record for a DUI conviction?

    Answer: No points — the license is suspended instead

    Pennsylvania does not add points for DUI convictions; instead, it imposes license suspension and other non-point penalties.

  7. Which Pennsylvania program allows first-time DUI offenders to avoid a criminal conviction by completing supervised probation and treatment?

    Answer: Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD)

    The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program allows eligible first-time DUI offenders in Pennsylvania to avoid a criminal record by completing probation, community service, and treatment.