Can I be stopped and arrested for DWI even if the vehicle was not moving?

Q: Can I be stopped and arrested for DWI even if the vehicle was not moving?

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A: It depends on the state you are in. In some states, the law says that a person is guilty of drunk driving only when actually operating the vehicle. In other states, having the key in the ignition will satisfy that the intent if there was the ability to operate the vehicle.