# DUI reduced to reckless driving

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 25, 2007, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dui-reduced-to-reckless-driving/393612 "2007-02-25T15:57:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 27, 2007, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dui-reduced-to-reckless-driving/393612/21 "2007-02-27T18:24:14Z")

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[QUOTE=DSYoungEsq]  
note that the limit is even lower for pilots flying.  
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Not only that, but a pilot may not have ‘a drink’ within eight hours before flying. ‘Eight hours between bottle and throttle.’ I know pilots who modify that rule to 12 or 24 hours. Also, a DUI on your record may result in the loss of a pilot’s medical certificate. DUIs must be reported to the Airmans Medical Examiner during the flight physical.

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