Tag: First-time DUI Offenders

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New Kentucky Program Seeks to Curb Repeat DUI Offenses

Since 2011, Jefferson County—home of Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city—has averaged 4,260 DUI charges annually. In 2016 alone, Jefferson...

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Canada: “Reasonable Suspicion” Not Needed for DUI Breath Tests

Starting next year, drivers in Canada could be required to take alcohol breath tests regardless of whether officers have...

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Three States May Reduce BAC Limit for Drunk Driving

The current BAC limit for drivers in all 50 states is 0.08, but if some lawmakers get their...

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Defense Lawyer Offers Scholarship for Underage Drunk Driving

In an effort to help teens recognize the dangers of drunk driving, Colorado Springs defense attorney Christian Schwaner...

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NTSB’s Newest Recommendations Overlook Alcohol-Dependent Drivers

On Tuesday the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a special investigation report on fatal wrong-way driving crashes...

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NHTSA Report: 70% of drunk drivers in fatal accidents are twice the legal limit

According to 2010 alcohol-related traffic fatality data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than...

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In Kansas, Refuse a DUI Test and You Could End Up in Jail

Despite the fact that all 50 states have implied consent laws, which dole out punishment for refusal to...

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Making a Difference: Michigan Takes DUI Fight to the Urinals

The Michigan Office for Highway Safety Planning (MOHSP) has announced a new program designed to prompt drunk drivers...

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New Study Shows Tougher Teen Driving Laws Reduce Drunk Driving

A newly published study from Washington State University indicates that tougher teen driving laws can reduce drinking and...

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Do Mock Car Crashes Deter Teen DUIs?

On any beautiful spring day, students at U.S. high schools are often subjected to the horrific scenes of...