44-602: [REDACTED] Look up influence or influential in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Influence or influencer may refer to: Social influence , in social psychology, influence in interpersonal relationships Minority influence , when the minority affect the behavior or beliefs of the majority Influencer marketing , through individuals that have influence over potential buyers Science and technology [ edit ] Sphere of influence (astrodynamics) ,
88-412: A horse-drawn vehicle , bicycling, or skateboarding, possibly with different BAC level than driving. In some jurisdictions, there are separate charges depending on the vehicle used. In Washington state, for instance, BUI (bicycling under the influence) laws recognize that intoxicated cyclists are likely to primarily endanger themselves. Accordingly, law enforcement officers are empowered only to protect
132-523: A 1984 album by Mark King Influence (Ardijah album) , a 1996 album by the New Zealand group Ardijah Influence (Sister Machine Gun album) , a 2003 album by Sister Machine Gun Influence , a 1992 album by Little Caesar Songs [ edit ] "Influence", a song by Tove Lo from Lady Wood "Influence" (Sister Machine Gun song), a song by Sister Machine Gun from the album Influence (Sister Machine Gun album) Influencer (song) ,
176-581: A 1992 album by Little Caesar Songs [ edit ] "Influence", a song by Tove Lo from Lady Wood "Influence" (Sister Machine Gun song), a song by Sister Machine Gun from the album Influence (Sister Machine Gun album) Influencer (song) , a 2017 single from Japanese group Nogizaka46 Other uses [ edit ] Driving under the influence , the criminal act of driving while intoxicated Influence: Science and Practice , and Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion ; two books by Robert Cialdini The Influence (Monhegan, Maine) ,
220-429: A 2006 TV episode Music [ edit ] Influence (band) , a rock band formed in the 1960s Albums [ edit ] The Influence (album), an album by jazz artist Jimmy Raney. Influences (album), a 1984 album by Mark King Influence (Ardijah album) , a 1996 album by the New Zealand group Ardijah Influence (Sister Machine Gun album) , a 2003 album by Sister Machine Gun Influence ,
264-800: A 2017 single from Japanese group Nogizaka46 Other uses [ edit ] Driving under the influence , the criminal act of driving while intoxicated Influence: Science and Practice , and Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion ; two books by Robert Cialdini The Influence (Monhegan, Maine) , a house in the United States See also [ edit ] [REDACTED] Search for "influence" on Misplaced Pages. All pages with titles containing Influence or Influences All pages with titles beginning with The Influence All pages with titles beginning with Influence Persuasion Manipulation (disambiguation) Influenza (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
308-447: A 2020 Canadian/South African documentary The Influence (2010 film) , a South Korean film The Influence (2019 film) , a Spanish horror film La influencia (2007 film) , or The Influence , a Spanish drama film Influencer (2022 film) , an American film Influence (play) , a 2005 play by David Williamson "Influence" ( The Good Doctor ) , a 2020 TV episode "Influence" ( Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ) ,
352-469: A Spanish drama film Influencer (2022 film) , an American film Influence (play) , a 2005 play by David Williamson "Influence" ( The Good Doctor ) , a 2020 TV episode "Influence" ( Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ) , a 2006 TV episode Music [ edit ] Influence (band) , a rock band formed in the 1960s Albums [ edit ] The Influence (album), an album by jazz artist Jimmy Raney. Influences (album),
396-517: A black hole in which the gravity of the black hole dominates that of the host galaxy's bulge Politics [ edit ] Undue influence , in contract law, where one person takes advantage of a position of power over another person Sphere of influence , in political science, an area over which a state or organization has some indirect control Agent of influence , an agent of some stature who uses his or her position to influence public opinion or decision making to produce results beneficial to
440-711: A drug other than alcohol or cannabis. Drivers who have smoked or otherwise consumed cannabis products such as marijuana or hashish can be charged and convicted of impaired driving in some jurisdictions. A 2011 study in the B.C. Medical Journal stated that there "...is clear evidence that cannabis, like alcohol, impairs the psychomotor skills required for safe driving." The study stated that while "[c]annabis-impaired drivers tend to drive more slowly and cautiously than drunk drivers,... evidence shows they are also more likely to cause accidents than drug and alcohol-free drivers". A more recent 2023 study found that when compared to alcohol, "the impairment effect of marijuana on driving
484-426: A house in the United States See also [ edit ] [REDACTED] Search for "influence" on Misplaced Pages. All pages with titles containing Influence or Influences All pages with titles beginning with The Influence All pages with titles beginning with Influence Persuasion Manipulation (disambiguation) Influenza (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
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#1732847991958528-531: A motor vehicle safely. Multiple other terms are used for the offense in various jurisdictions. The name of the offense varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and from legal to colloquial terminology. In various jurisdictions the offense is termed "driving under the influence" [of alcohol or other drugs] (DUI), "driving under the influence of intoxicants" (DUII), "driving while impaired" (DWI), "impaired driving", "driving while intoxicated" (DWI), "impaired driving", "operating while intoxicated" (OWI), "operating under
572-421: A state or organization has some indirect control Agent of influence , an agent of some stature who uses his or her position to influence public opinion or decision making to produce results beneficial to the country whose intelligence service operates the agent Office of Strategic Influence , a short-lived U.S. government department Film, television and theatre [ edit ] Influence (film) ,
616-457: A worker who drives has a health condition which can be treated with opioids , then that person's doctor should be told that driving is a part of the worker's duties and the employer should be told that the worker could be treated with opioids. Workers should not use impairing substances while driving or operating heavy machinery like forklifts or cranes . If the worker is to drive, then the health care provider should not give them opioids. If
660-427: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages influence [REDACTED] Look up influence or influential in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Influence or influencer may refer to: Social influence , in social psychology, influence in interpersonal relationships Minority influence , when
704-413: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Driving under the influence Driving under the influence ( DUI ) is the offense of driving, operating, or being in control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs (including recreational drugs and those prescribed by physicians ), to a level that renders the driver incapable of operating
748-751: Is recognized by all fifty states in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom and DRE training in the use of the twelve-step [MS1] process is scientifically validated by both laboratory and field studies. U.S. states prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, including marijuana. For example, in Illinois it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a THC level of 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of whole blood or 10 nanograms or more per milliliter of other bodily substances. Under that law, an individual can be arrested for driving under influence of cannabis at any THC level, including under
792-496: Is relatively mild" since drivers using cannabis "drive slower, avoid overtaking other vehicles, and increase following distances." In Canada, police forces such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have "...specially trained drug recognition and evaluation [DRE] officers... [who] can detect whether or not a driver is drug impaired, by putting suspects through physical examinations and co-ordination tests. In 2014, in
836-726: Is the act of driving under the influence of alcohol . A small increase in the blood alcohol content increases the relative risk of a motor vehicle crash. In the United States, alcohol is involved in 30% of all traffic fatalities . It is not known nationally how many people are killed each year in crashes involving drug-impaired drivers because of data limitations, but one study of drivers who were seriously injured in crashes found that 23.6% of drivers were positive for alcohol and 12.2% were positive solely for alcohol. For drivers suspected of drug-impaired driving , drug testing screens are typically performed in scientific laboratories so that
880-452: The driver's seat of a car while intoxicated and holding the car keys, even while parked, may be charged with DUI because they are in control of the vehicle. In contrast, California only makes it illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence, requiring actual "driving". "The distinction between these two terms is material, for it is generally held that the word 'drive,' as used in statutes of this kind, usually denotes movement of
924-539: The Canadian province of Ontario, Bill 31, the Transportation Statute Law Amendment Act, was introduced to the provincial legislature. Bill 31 contains driver's license "...suspensions for those caught driving under the influence of drugs, or a combination of drugs and alcohol. Ontario police officers "...use Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) and drug recognition evaluations to determine whether
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#1732847991958968-453: The case of opioids, nausea. Other prescription drugs including antiepileptics and antidepressants are now also believed to have the same effect. In the last ten years, there has been an increase in motor vehicle crashes, and it is believed that the use of impairing prescription drugs has been a major factor. Workers are expected to notify their employer when prescribed such drugs to minimize the risk of motor vehicle crashes while at work. If
1012-418: The country whose intelligence service operates the agent Office of Strategic Influence , a short-lived U.S. government department Film, television and theatre [ edit ] Influence (film) , a 2020 Canadian/South African documentary The Influence (2010 film) , a South Korean film The Influence (2019 film) , a Spanish horror film La influencia (2007 film) , or The Influence ,
1056-484: The cyclist by impounding the bicycle rather than filing DUI charges. George Smith, a London Taxi cab driver , ended up being the first person to be convicted of driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated, on September 10, 1897, under the "drunk in charge" provision of the 1872 Licensing Act . He was fined 25 shillings , which is equivalent to £179 in 2023. Drunk driving (or drink-driving in British English )
1100-581: The equivalent), necessary to sustain a DWI or DUI conviction based on a chemical blood alcohol test. In the US, field sobriety tests are voluntary; however, some states mandate commercial drivers accept preliminary breath tests (PBT). The Drug Evaluation and Classification program is designed to detect a drug impaired driver and classify the categories of drugs present in his or her system. The procedures are used post-arrest to gather evidence for trial, rather than for probable cause, as they would be difficult to conduct at
1144-437: The influence (DUI). However, no matter the level of THC, law enforcement officers base arrests on observed impairment." In Colorado, if consumption of marijuana is impairing your ability to drive, "it is illegal for you to be driving, even if that substance is prescribed [by a doctor] or legally acquired." Prescription medications such as opioids and benzodiazepines often cause side effects such as excessive drowsiness, and, in
1188-403: The influence of drugs" (DUID), or "drug-impaired driving". In the United States, the specific criminal offense is usually called driving under the influence, but states may use other names for the offense including "driving while intoxicated" (DWI), "operating while impaired" (OWI) or "operating while ability impaired", and "operating a vehicle under the influence" (OVI). In typical usage of
1232-478: The influence" (OUI), "operating [a] vehicle under the influence" (OVI), "drunk in charge", or "over the prescribed limit" (OPL) (in the UK). Alcohol-related DUI is referred to as "drunk driving", "drunken driving", or "drinking and driving" (US), or "drink-driving" (UK/Ireland/Australia). Cannabis-related DUI may be termed "driving high", and more generally drug-related DUI may be referred to as "drugged driving", "driving under
1276-402: The minority affect the behavior or beliefs of the majority Influencer marketing , through individuals that have influence over potential buyers Science and technology [ edit ] Sphere of influence (astrodynamics) , the region around a celestial body in which it is the primary gravitational influence on orbiting objects Sphere of influence (black hole) , a region around
1320-420: The number of crashes by identifying unfit drivers and revoking their licenses until their fitness to drive has been established again. The medical-psychological assessment works for a prognosis of the fitness for drive in future, has an interdisciplinary basic approach, and offers the chance of individual rehabilitation to the offender. The laws relating to DUI vary significantly between countries, particularly
1364-599: The officer believes the driver is under the influence of drugs." In the province of Manitoba, an "...officer can issue a physical coordination test. In B.C., the officer can further order a drug recognition evaluation by an expert, which can be used as evidence of drug use to pursue further charges." In the US state of Colorado, the state government indicates that "[a]ny amount of marijuana consumption puts you at risk of driving impaired." Colorado law states that "drivers with five nanograms of active tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in their whole blood can be prosecuted for driving under
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1408-485: The per se legal limits if an Officer believes the individual is impaired by cannabis. It can be important to perform testing soon after a traffic stop, as THC plasma levels decline significantly after the passage of one or two hours. A number of companies are developing roadside THC breathalyzers that may be used by the police to help identify drivers impaired by the use of marijuana. Some nations use saliva swabs to test for THC levels at roadside, but questions remain about
1452-604: The potential fines and criminal charges, discourage impaired driving, and encourage drivers to take taxis or public transport home after using alcohol or other drugs. In some jurisdictions, a bar or restaurant that serves an impaired driver may face civil liability for injuries caused by that driver. In some countries, non-profit advocacy organizations, a well-known example being Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) run their own publicity campaigns against drunk or impaired driving. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulates many occupations and industries, and has
1496-469: The region around a celestial body in which it is the primary gravitational influence on orbiting objects Sphere of influence (black hole) , a region around a black hole in which the gravity of the black hole dominates that of the host galaxy's bulge Politics [ edit ] Undue influence , in contract law, where one person takes advantage of a position of power over another person Sphere of influence , in political science, an area over which
1540-465: The reliability of saliva testing. In the US state of Colorado, impaired drivers may be charged with child endangerment if they are arrested for DUI with minor children in the vehicle. "Wet reckless" is a term used informally when a driver takes a plea bargain, agreeing to plead guilty to reckless driving in exchange for the elimination of the drunk driving charge. In California, a driver may not be charged or arrested for "wet reckless" driving, and
1584-559: The results will be admissible in evidence at trial. Due to the overwhelming number of impairing substances that are not alcohol, drugs are classified into different categories for detection purposes. Drug impaired drivers still show impairment during the battery of standardized field sobriety tests, but there are additional tests to help detect drug impaired driving. In the US, one study found that 25.8% of drivers seriously injured in crashes tested positive for cannabinoids, 13.6% tested positive solely for cannabinoids, and 24.6% tested positive for
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1716-548: The scene. Initially developed by the Los Angeles, California, Police Department in the 1970s, the DEC program breaks down detection into a twelve-step process that a government-certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) can use to determine the category or categories of drugs that a suspect is impaired by. The twelve steps are: DREs are qualified to offer expert testimony in court that pertains to impaired driving on drugs. The DEC program
1760-493: The sole function of the charge is as a possible disposition following a plea bargain for a driver charged with DUI. In the case of a crash, car insurance may be automatically declared invalid for the intoxicated driver; the drunk driver would be fully responsible for damages. In the American system, a citation for driving under the influence also causes a major increase in car insurance premiums. The German model serves to reduce
1804-435: The terms DUI, DWI, OWI, and OVI, the offense consists of driving a vehicle while affected by alcohol or drugs. However, in the majority of US states, the criminal offense may not involve actual driving of the vehicle but rather may broadly include operating or being physically in control of a motor vehicle while under the influence, even if the person charged is not in the act of driving. For example, individuals found in
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1848-429: The thresholds at which a person is charged with a crime. In many countries, sobriety checkpoints (roadblocks of police cars where drivers are checked), driver's licence suspensions, fines, and prison sentences for DUI offenders are used as part of an effort to deter impaired driving. In addition, many countries have prevention campaigns that use advertising to make people aware of the danger of driving while impaired and
1892-430: The vehicle in some direction, whereas the word 'operate' has a broader meaning so as to include not only the motion of the vehicle but also acts which engage the machinery of the vehicle that, alone or in sequence, will set in motion the motive power of the vehicle." Many DUI laws apply also to motorcycling, boating , piloting aircraft, use of mobile farm machinery such as tractors and combines, riding horses or driving
1936-451: The worker is to take opioids, then their employer should assign them work which is appropriate for their impaired state and not encourage them to use safety sensitive equipment. Field sobriety tests are a battery of tests used by police officers to determine if a person suspected of impaired driving is intoxicated with alcohol or other drugs. FSTs are primarily used in the United States, to meet " probable cause for arrest " requirements (or
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