What Is The Difference In DUI Terms?

Commonly Used Terms in Drunk Driving Arrests

Laws against driving while intoxicated or impaired vary from state to state. The terms used by each state can also vary. Below are some of the most commonly used terms in drunk driving arrests:

BUI – Boating under the influence

DUI – Driving under the influence

DWI – Driving while intoxicated/impaired

OMVI – Operating a motor vehicle impaired

OUI – Operating under the influence

OVI – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated/impaired

OWI – Operating while intoxicated/impaired

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