TYPES OF DRIVING OFFENSES
DWI / DUI
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.
Important:
• You have 15 days from the date of arrest to request an ALR hearing to challenge your license suspension
• Missing this deadline can result in automatic license suspension
DWI cases involve both a criminal case and a separate license issue.
RECKLESS DRIVING
Driving with willful disregard for safety.
What to know:
• Does not require intoxication
• Often charged based on officer observation
• Can still carry jail time and fines
RACING ON HIGHWAY
EVADING ARREST (VEHICLE)
Participating in or organizing a race on a public road.
What to know:
• Penalties increase based on speed and risk to others
• Can become more serious if injuries or prior offenses are involved
EVADING ARREST (VEHICLE)
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED (DWLS)
EVADING ARREST (VEHICLE)
Failing to stop when law enforcement attempts a traffic stop.
What to know:
• Using a vehicle can elevate the charge
• Quickly escalates to a more serious offense
• Can lead to felony-level consequences
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED (DWLS)
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED (DWLS)
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED (DWLS)
Operating a vehicle while your license is suspended or invalid.
What to know:
• Often tied to unpaid tickets, prior DWI, or missed court dates
• Can lead to additional charges and extended suspension
NO DRIVER’S LICENSE / INVALID LICENSE
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED (DWLS)
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED (DWLS)
Driving without a valid license or proper authorization.
What to know:
• May seem minor but can still result in fines and court involvement
• Can complicate future licensing or legal matters
HIT AND RUN (FAILURE TO STOP & RENDER AID)
Leaving the scene of an accident without providing required information or assistance.
What to know:
• Severity increases if there is injury or property damage
• Can escalate to felony charges in serious cases
INTOXICATION ASSAULT / MANSLAUGHTER
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated and causing serious injury or death.
What to know:
• These are felony-level charges
• Carry severe penalties including prison time
• Require immediate legal attention