Glossary

A Glossary of common DUI terminology by posted by Florida DUI Lawyer:

Glossary *

Andrew Parks, you resource for a Florida DUI Lawyer, has provided this glossary to help you understand of some of the terms used in this section.

BAC- Blood Alcohol Content. In Florida, the legal standard for drunkenness is 0.08 grams of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. This is a BAC of .08
Ignition Interlock Device- This device incapacitates vehicle ignition systems when the driver has a BAC above .05. The driver's BAC must be tested by blowing into a tube before starting the car.

SR-22-This is the form an insurance company must file when a driver covered by their policy is convicted of DUI. It provides future proof of insurance to the state motor vehicle agency so that the driver may reinstate their license.

Zero Tolerance Law- This Florida DUI law was passed in 1997 and provides for the administrative license suspension of any driver under the age of 21 who is found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of .02 or greater.

*These are just excerpts of Florida law, and are not meant as a complete resource. They are for informational purposes only.

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