Tag: Blood Alcohol Concentration
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Why You Should Install an Ignition Interlock Device Voluntarily
Driving is a responsibility, and ensuring safety on the road is not just about following traffic laws. If you’ve been considering installing an ignition interlock device (IID) voluntarily but are…
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What Are Traffic Checkpoints?
Encountering a traffic checkpoint, commonly called a DUI checkpoint, can be a nerve-wracking experience. Even if you haven’t had anything to drink, flashing lights and uniformed officers might leave you…
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Per Se and Implied Consent Laws in the U.S.
Driving under the influence (DUI) laws in the United States widely incorporate two key concepts that every driver should understand: Per Se laws and Implied Consent laws. These laws are…
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A Millionaire’s Blood Feud with Florida Court Ends in Defeat
A millionaire who is now in prison for DUI manslaughter recently tried to challenge Florida’s methods of collecting and testing blood for alcohol levels. It did not go well for…
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He Ordered The Hashbrowns, Got Charged With Drunk Driving Instead
If you’ve heard about the angry hashbrown guy who was charged with drunk driving, you’re not alone. The man from Sydney, Australia with a strong desire for McDonald’s hashbrowns made…
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Before You Get Arrested For DUI, Try An Interactive DUI Experience
If you’ve never made the decision to drink and drive, you might not comprehend how dangerous it is. Even if you’ve seen the PSAs, heard about a friend getting injured…
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Women Drunk Drivers Are On The Rise In The USA
When it comes to drinking and driving, not everyone is getting the message. Although there are public service ads and campaigns running all the time in every state in the…
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Utah’s Lower Blood Alcohol Concentration Could Be Just The Beginning
It’s hard to believe but it’s true: driving with .05 blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is no longer an option in Utah. The state has finally taken the recommendation from the…
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Another Court Says No To Blood Draws From Drunk Drivers
There’s been a lot of debate in recent months over whether or not requiring blood draws from drunk drivers is unconstitutional. Take Minnesota for example: a recent case that went all…
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Washington May Drop BAC to 0.05 To Stop Drunk Drivers
A few years back the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) made a recommendation that all states drop the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels from 0.08 to 0.05. They did…
