How to Prevent Your Teen From Driving Drunk Although the drinking age in the United States is 21, the reality is that many teens get access to alcohol before then. The thrill of liquor for a teenager is as alluring as it is dangerous. And according to the CDC, “1 in 10 teens in high […]
How to Prevent Your Teen From Driving Drunk
How Does Alcohol Affect Your Driving?
We’ve been taught from a young age, the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol. Just saying the words ‘drunk driving’ will probably conjure images of a swerving car, flashing police lights, and more dismally, fatal accidents. And it’s true, alcohol impairs reflexes and impulsivity—two cognitive functions necessary for driving safely. Additionally, alcohol […]
Field Sobriety Test vs Breathalyzer: What’s the Difference?
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. […]
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 […]
