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Drunk driving is an issue that affects countless drivers in the United States, especially in the most populous city in the country. New York City drunk driving charges are a serious matter, as such reckless driving inevitably places the driver, passengers, other drivers and pedestrians in immense danger. It is important to know the legal consequences of both DUI and DWI charges so necessary steps are taken to help relieve all parties involved.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer statistics on drunk driving, estimating that 3,752 drivers died in crashes involving a drunk driver in New York between the years 2003 and 2012. This data also shows that the rates of drunk driving and alcohol-involved fatal crashes have decreased in recent years. According to CDC, the repercussions of drunk driving is nevertheless as crucial as ever before, as administrative license revocation allows officers to revoke the license of those who test at or above the legal BAC limit or who refuse testing. 

Reports on Stop DWI of New York reveal that the costs of a DUI or DWI can be crippling. With the costs of attorneys, fines, Department of Motor Vehicles fees and the additional time taken off work to deal with the criminal process, an individual may pay upwards of $5,000 by the end of a charge. That amount is only for a first-time offense — felony charges are even more costly. Part of the Child Passenger Protection Act requires those sentenced for DWI after August 15, 2010 to have an ignition interlock device installed in any vehicle they own or operate. The outlook may appear grim in most cases of a drunk driving charge, but certain laws and measures are enforced to ensure the safety of all New York citizens.