Tag: First-time DUI Offenders
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...