When a person needs DMV information for employment clearance, life insurance, health insurance or any number of other reasons, he can obtain a DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)printout. This printout will show a driver's history, including any moving violations or violations having to do with alcohol or drugs. While finding information on this subject requires much searching and investment in
. time and energy, some facts can be found on the Internet.California's VC (Vehicle Code) Section 23152 deals with the topic of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Most drivers know of the ban on drivers operating vehicles when their BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) exceeds .08%, but the laws become even stricter where commercial vehicles are concerned. That means that the blood of bus drivers, truck drivers and taxi drivers cannot have more than .04% of alcohol while they operate their vehicles. Furthermore, any person addicted to alcohol or drugs may not operate motor vehicles at all unless they have entered rehabilitation programs.If drivers fail to adhere to these laws and rules, they could find themselves facing charges of DUI (Driving Under the Influence). This is a very serious charge that carries dire consequences. The officer who stops the suspected violator must advise him of his rights and offer him a choice between breath testing and blood testing. Factors such as prior convictions, speeding or having a child under the age of 14 in the car with him can exacerbate the problem. If the driver in question does not cooperate with officers concerning chemical testing, he faces even more trouble and stands to lose his driver's license for a significant amount of time.Information on specific sobriety codes eludes the searcher, but he can find much information on a particular state's laws. DMV printouts will show a driver's complete driving history, including drug and alcohol offenses.More reference links: http://www.california-drunkdriving.org/drivers_license_suspensions.html http://forums.immigration.com/threads/249157-sobriety-code-5
