Why are DWI penalties in New York so severe compared with ordinary traffic tickets?

• A.To raise revenue for road repairs
• B.Because impaired driving is a leading cause of fatal crashes and is treated as a crime
• C.Because alcohol is illegal in New York
• D.They are not actually more severe

Why

Alcohol-impaired driving kills — including passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists. New York punishes DWI criminally, with fines, jail, and revocation, to reflect that danger.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-094).

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More Alcohol, Drugs & DUI Penalties questions

• For a driver age 21 or older in New York, driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of what level or higher is per se illegal?
• New York's Zero Tolerance law applies to drivers under 21. A BAC in what range triggers administrative penalties for them?
• A first-offense DWI conviction in New York can result in license revocation for at least how long?
• Besides fines and revocation, a DWI conviction in New York can also include:
• Which statement about alcohol and driving ability is correct?