As highlighted by the New York State Police in their article, “Impaired Driving,” drunk and impaired driving remains a major public safety concern, causing more than 17,000 deaths annually—equivalent to one death every 30 minutes.
Key Facts About Impaired Driving:
- Alcohol-related crashes account for 30% of fatalities in New York State.
- Every 2 minutes, someone is injured due to drunk driving.
- Roughly 1 in 6 weekend nighttime drivers test positive for illicit drugs.
New York’s Impaired Driving Laws:
- Legal Impairment: A driver is impaired if their BAC is 0.05% and legally intoxicated at 0.08% or greater.
- Chemical Testing: Suspected impaired drivers must submit to blood, breath, urine, or saliva tests.
- Implied Consent Law: Refusing a chemical test results in an automatic license suspension, even if not convicted.
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Article with all rights reserved, courtesy of New York State Police — https://troopers.ny.gov
