DUI v. OUI v. DWI

[BeerMoney]

I know what they all stand for, but what's the difference? Do they differ by state?

DUI = Driving Under the Influence

OUI = Operating Under the Influence

DWI = Driving While Intoxicated

[cpitt398]

all the same thing, just different names for different states.

[ChipWrecked]

I've heard that in some states DWI is a worse offense than DUI, but I can't verify that.

[miajag81]

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I've heard that in some states DWI is a worse offense than DUI, but I can't verify that.

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That's how it is in Maryland - I thought it was that way everywhere.

[OrangeHeat]

In NY

DWI - Is driving while intoxicated on alcohol.
DUI - Is driving under the influence of any other drug.

DUI is a harsher penalty.



Orange

[jakethebake]

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Do they differ by state?

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Yes.