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  • Glossary item | Last updated: 03 Feb 2021

Drink-driving

The generally favoured term for the criminal action of driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol level over a specified limit.  The term "drinking-driving" includes, but is not limited to, drunk driving, driving under the influence (DUI), and driving while intoxicated (DWI).