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DWI Auto Insurance Effects

If convicted of DWI, your auto insurance rates may be affected, perhaps not immediately. Insurance companies check your driving record about once every 3 years. They also check it when you apply for a new policy or you make changes to existing policies.

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DWI and Blood Alcohol Concentration: What does it mean?

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the relationship between the amount of alcohol consumed and the elimination of alcohol in your blood. This is usually measured as the percentage of deciliters of blood. So if it is measured by how much blood you have and the volume of alcohol consumed. For example,

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DWI: its dangers and consequences

You've heard it all before. Don't drink and drive. Everyday, hundreds of people get into car accidents resulting from drunk driving. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a crime. DWI laws are strictly enforced various states. DWI penalties include the following:

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - NHTSA, is a U.S. Government agency, part of the Department of Transportation, responsible for setting safety standards and verifying compliance by automobile manufacturers.
Vehicle for hire - a vehicle providing public transportation, which transports one or more passengers between locations of the passengers' choice.
Automobile or car - a wheeled vehicle that carries its own motor. Different types of automobiles include cars, buses, trucks, jeeps, and vans, with cars being the most popular.
Legal liability - insures against claims against the driver or owner of the vehicle following the vehicle causing damage or injury to a third party.
Car insurance - insurance that may cover both legal liability claims against the driver and loss of or damage to the vehicle itself.