what the difference is between DUI, DWI, and OWI in the USA?

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what the difference is between DUI, DWI, and OWI in the USA?

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Answer 1

Different states use different acronyms. Some use them interchangeably, some don’t. Typically,

DUI = driving under the influence of alcohol

DWI = driving while intoxicated – could be from anything, alcohol, drugs, medication

But many states just have one and use it for everything. OUI and OWI are the same just for ‘operating’ instead of driving, as in ‘operating a vehicle.’

Some states also have more or different ones, like NY has “DWAI,” driving while ability-impaired, or Virginia has “DUI-D” for drugs instead of alcohol.