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DUI: When does it become federal?

By | September 13th, 2018

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving claims 29 lives in the United States every day. While fatalities due to DUI have fallen by 33% in the last decade, drunk-driving crashes still claim 10,000 lives per year, with deaths and damages contributing to a cost of $44B per year. Alcohol and a Person’s Driving Ability To operate a vehicle properly and safely, you need sound reasoning, thinking, and muscle coordination. Alcohol impairs all these abilities. A legal drink drive limit is determined by your.

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Have we finally found the way to stop drunk driving?

By | June 26th, 2018

Drunk driving or driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the leading causes of car crashes and road accidents. In 2016, 10,497 people died in drunk driving crashes that involved a driver with an illegal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC), which would be .08 or greater (NHTSA). According to the CDC, 29 people die in the United States every day due to drunk driving. In 2016, over a million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. With the accelerated rise of smarter and safer.

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Cycling Under the Influence: A Threat to Public Safety

By | May 31st, 2018

Bicycling, biking, or pedal cycling has substantially increased in popularity over the last decade, and biking has become a go-to transportation means for a number of Americans for both economic and health reasons. In 2016, about 12.4% of Americans or around 66.5 million rode their bicycles on a regular basis. The number significantly increased between 2012 and 2014. One challenge faced by the public today is the growing number of fatalities involving cyclists, particularly those who are under the influence of alcohol. According to the Centers for Disease.

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Drunk Driving and Breathalyzer

By | February 27th, 2018

There are many terms for drunk driving. Some states refer to it as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), some use the name Driving While Impaired/Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), and other states use Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). No matter what term your jurisdiction uses, any form of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other mind-altering/impairing drugs is illegal and may have enormous consequences for those who are caught. One of the sure ways for a police officer to determine whether a driver is impaired.

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Avoid a Car Accident by Learning How to Spot a Drunk Driver

By | January 25th, 2018

Thousands of people die each year in car accidents involving alcohol impairment. Unfortunately, these deaths occur to both the inebriated drivers and their victims. To reduce your risk of becoming a victim yourself, it’s important to learn how to spot drunk drivers and how to respond to them. Although people sometimes make mistakes that might resemble the action of a drunk driver, they usually recover and drive normally. However, the intoxicated driver is unable to recover and continue with their pattern. In addition, you’re more likely to encounter these people.

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Car Accident Myths and Truths That You Need to Know

By | June 8th, 2017

A car accident can be a frightening event, and at times it can become confusing when dealing with the other driver as well as the insurance company. The many myths surrounding car accidents add to the confusion, which is why we put together this list of myths and truths: Myth: Minor Accidents Never Cause Serious Injuries Truth: Victims should always seek medical treatment after a car accident. While injuries such as bruising and swelling seem minor, they may actually be a sign of a more serious condition that can threaten.

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