DUI Reporting

[Inverted25]

Now though if the oringal charge that you were arrested for was DUI you will have to report it on the medical even though it was reduced in the long run under the new wording. Doc correct me if wrong.

The 8500-8 asks "History of (1) any arrest, and/or conviction(s) involving driving while intoxicated by, while impaired by, or while under the influence of alcohol or a drug; or (2) history of any arrest, and/or conviction(s) or administrative action(s) involving an offense(s) which resulted in the denial, suspension, cancellation, or revocation of driving privileges or which resulted in attendance at an educational or a rehabilitation program."

that being the part that would require that reported.. if the oringal arrest was for DUI even though charges were reduced I would think that still has to be reported

 

[My Flight Surgeon]

True unless you had to attend a driving class related to the alcohol charge.

I did find this interesting though, as it applies to me:

Brief story, drove home one evening...turned onto my street...3 police officers standing outside their cars (while on duty)...I had to swerve to miss them...and they decided to stop me. After administering a faulty test (which I did pass), they decided to try and get me do a breathalyser. I refused and requested a blood test instead. At which time, I was placed in cuffs and charged with "DUIending".

After a month of so, and lawyering up...I received the report that I was under the legal BAC...but that they still wanted to pursue the issue.

After many months, and me having to go to my Horizon interview with it still pending (Talk about an uneasy conversation), the charges were reduced to Reckless driving.

I never had any administrative action taken against my license (it was not suspended).

Moral of the story, and the lesson learned, don't do anything at all that can jeopardize that ticket in your pocket...period!

Now, I found this on the FAA's FAQ's regarding my situation:

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/investigations/airmen_duidwi/airman_faqs/

If the charge of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is reduced to Reckless, Careless, or Negligent driving by the court, do I have to report it?

No, we do not consider a conviction for Reckless, Careless, or Negligent Driving a reportable motor vehicle action (MVA). However, you must report the first suspension, if any.

 

[SurferLucas]

Just curious, would that be defined as "Defensive Driving School"?

Also, thanks for keeping us up to date on all of this. With the rules the way they are, should I be reporting? Or should I be following what the FAQ says?

 

[My Flight Surgeon]

These are classes like drinking and driving classes, alcohol abuse classes, etc. The form states "attendance at an educational or rehabilitation program".

 

[LB80107]

Dr. Forred,

Have a First Class medical, yesterday applying for a Globel Entry pass the super computer pulled up an arrest for DUI in 1973, the charge was reduced to Reckless driving. Paid a fine that's all. Not sure I ever told the FAA or should have. Help, thanks.

 

[My Flight Surgeon]

I would just report it on the next medical explaining the arrest and reduction of charges. Make a statement about no other incidents. Since it is so old, I doubt you will hear anything more but it is safer to report than to hide it.