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 Aggravated Driving Under the Influence?
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 […]
What is an Ignition Interlock Limited License?
What is an Ignition Interlock Limited License? Drunk driving is a nationwide problem that endangers all Americans. According to the CDC, 29 American citizens die per day in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. As an attempt to cut into these morbid figures, in 2017, Pennsylvania joined the 30 other states that impose […]
Blood Alcohol VS Breath Alcohol: Is There a Difference?
Blood Alcohol VS Breath Alcohol: Is There a Difference? As you likely know, there are different methods that authorities and doctors use to measure a person’s blood alcohol concentration. For example, field test breathalyzers and interlock systems (or car breathalyzers) use breath alcohol to instantly estimate a person’s BAC, whereas blood alcohol tests take longer […]
Can you rent a car with an ignition interlock device?
Do you have to rent a car in the midst of your ignition interlock program? Do you have a vacation or work plans that would necessitate a short-term rental? If so, you may be out of luck. Although state’s regulations differ, one thing’s for sure: you won’t be able to rent a car with an […]
How to Spot a Drunk Driver
Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol are not only a danger to themselves, but to others sharing the road. Drunk driving can lead to DUI charges, installation of a car breathalyzer, jail time, and even death to yourself or others. Unfortunately, in the case of alcohol-related accidents, quite often the drunk driver survives […]