DUI
abbreviation or noun
plural DUIs
1
US
: the act or crime of driving a vehicle while affected by alcohol or drugs
was arrested for DUI
a DUI case
2
US
: an arrest or conviction for driving under the influence
… the reason he was in prison is that a few DUIs caught up with him …—
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US
: a person who is arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence
a convicted DUI
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On the night of the shooting, Neely tried to pull over Belt-Stubblefield for speeding and a possible DUI near East Sixth Avenue and Sable Boulevard.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
In March 2024, running back Trevor Etienne was arrested on DUI and reckless driving charges.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI can also face an average of $13,500 in fines, fees and more.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The Nissan driver was transported to a hospital and arrested on suspicion of DUI, the CHP said.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
In March 2024, running back Trevor Etienne was arrested on DUI and reckless driving charges.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI can also face an average of $13,500 in fines, fees and more.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The Nissan driver was transported to a hospital and arrested on suspicion of DUI, the CHP said.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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“DUI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DUI. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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