Field Sobriety Test vs Breathalyzer: What’s the Difference? When a police officer pulls over a suspected drunk driver, they can administer several tests to determine the sobriety of the individual. You’ve probably seen or heard of these tests: walking in a straight line, following the finger with your eyes, or even using the standard breathalyzer. […]
Field Sobriety Test vs Breathalyzer: What’s the Difference?
Interlock Device vs Car Breathalyzer
In recent years, ignition interlock devices have been at the forefront of the battle to reduce drunk driving recidivism. Now, almost every state in the nation has some variation of laws about IIDs for alcohol-related driving offenses. So, if you have a DUI conviction, you’ll likely be court ordered to have a car breathalyzer (IID) […]
New PA Ignition Interlock Law
Over the last decade, increasingly more states have joined the ranks of members who have more stringent ignition interlock laws on the books. In an effort to protect the roads from drunk drivers and to reduce recidivism, there’s been a purposeful movement towards zero tolerance for first-time offenders. The success such laws have had in […]
The Consequences of Underage Drinking and Driving
Despite efforts by organizations like MADD, underage drinking and driving remains a serious problem in America. In 2016, of the 4,412 fatal crashes amongst the 16- to 20-year-old demographic, 663 (15%) of them were caused by an underaged driver with at least .08 BAC. Simply put, underage drinking and driving has a strong correlation with […]
What is Aggravated Driving Under the Influence?
Unfortunately, drunk driving remains a serious issue in America. According to the NHTSA, 27,133 people died in traffic accidents; of those, 10,874 (29%) were related to drunk driving. The most terrifying of these statistics is the fact that of the tens of thousands of drunk drivers on the road at any given time, only a […]
What is an Ignition Interlock Exemption?
When someone is convicted of a DUI, it’s due to the fact that they operated a motor vehicle while their blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit. Driving while intoxicated can result in the revocation or suspension of your driver’s license, however, there is much more involved with this violation. If your state court […]