Guardian Ignition Interlock
The Original Ignition Interlock System
Lawmakers in Utah knew they faced an uphill battle when they changed the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from the US standard of .08 to .05. They would acknowledge that there have been loud detractors to the new Utah drunk driving law, but the overwhelming response to the new BAC has been positive. Now they …
In Utah, winter is king. Not only does the state enjoy a long ski season with record snowfall, Olympics organizers are also contemplating another Utah bid for the Winter Games. If the Olympics do come again to Utah there will tourists by the thousands, but will the new Utah drunk driving laws throw a wrench …
The state of Utah has shown that it’s serious about stopping drunk drivers, and it’s taken some huge steps over the past year to prove it. Out of those steps, the biggest happened when Utah DUI laws changed to allow for a new legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC). It moved to .05 instead of the …
Utah drunk driving laws have seen a big change over the past year. The state has adopted a new blood alcohol limit of .05 instead of the standard US limit of .08. Although it won’t take effect for another year, the majority of the people in the state have come out in support of the …
The state of Utah ignited a firestorm of controversy when they changed the legal blood limit from the US standard of .08 to .05. Although the .05 blood limit is staying put, the penalty system that goes along with it is up for debate. The law was only recently approved and signed by Governor Gary …
What happens if you crash your vehicle, are taken to the hospital unconscious, and police suspect you of drunk driving? You know hospital personnel will take care of you when you’re awake and able to talk, and they’re also responsible for your care when you’re unconscious. But a lot can happen when you’re not able …
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 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) suggesting all states adopt a lower blood alcohol concentration, and they have officially dropped its BAC from the US legal …
To drive after drinking or not to drive after drinking; it’s not a trick question, and there is only one answer. There is no safe amount of alcohol you can drink before you drive. The problem is that not many people actually believe that, and that might be why one Utah lawmaker is trying to …
Car crashes happen all the time. Whether it happens when you’re just driving down the road, minding your own business or you’ve been doing something like drunk driving that would result in your getting arrested after, it’s pretty nerve-racking to get into a motor vehicle crash. Even if you manage to walk away from it …
When you’ve just received your first driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, life can seem a little grim. Depending on the state you’re in and whether or not you’re a first time or repeat offender, penalties can be either fairly light or really harsh. Utah is a state that walks a fine line between these …
