The offense described as DWI (Misdemeanor) is which of the following?

The offense described as DWI (Misdemeanor) is which of the following?

• A. DWAI Drugs
• B. DWI (Misdemeanor)
• C. Speed in zone
• D. Unsafe backing

Answer: (B)

Driving while intoxicated is a distinct offense from DWAI. When a driver operates a vehicle while intoxicated, typically with a BAC of 0.08% or higher, the charge is DWI, which is treated as a misdemeanor under New York law. DWAI Drugs represents a different offense—driving while ability impaired by drugs—and is not the same as DWI. The remaining options, such as Speed in zone and Unsafe backing, are standard traffic violations not tied to intoxication. So, the offense described as DWI (Misdemeanor) is the intoxicated-driving charge itself, DWI.

Driving while intoxicated is a distinct offense from DWAI. When a driver operates a vehicle while intoxicated, typically with a BAC of 0.08% or higher, the charge is DWI, which is treated as a misdemeanor under New York law. DWAI Drugs represents a different offense—driving while ability impaired by drugs—and is not the same as DWI. The remaining options, such as Speed in zone and Unsafe backing, are standard traffic violations not tied to intoxication. So, the offense described as DWI (Misdemeanor) is the intoxicated-driving charge itself, DWI.