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Most people associate signs of impaired driving with alcohol or drug use. However, many fail to consider that certain medical conditions can sometimes produce symptoms that appear similar to impairment during a traffic stop. When medical conditions are ignored, it can...
Impaired driving is against the law. It is also negligent behavior, as most reasonable people understand that alcohol or drug intoxication increases their risk of a crash. Unfortunately, drunk driving remains a common practice. People think they are sober enough to...
Alcohol is certainly the most common cause of impaired driving arrests. It is also one of the most widely used substances in the United States. This is why the law has established blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits and breath tests to measure alcohol-related...
As we head on into the upcoming Labor Day weekend, it’s a good time to remind drivers that there will be an enhanced police presence on the roads and interstates this holiday weekend. Certainly, some accidents may be unavoidable, but the one type of crash that is 100%...
Getting pulled over is already a stressful experience, but facing an OVI charge often adds a whole new level of worry. Many people assume that breath test results are set in stone, but that’s not always the case. While breathalyzers are designed to provide quick and...
Drunk driving charges are among the most serious traffic crimes that occur. It is illegal to drive while impaired by alcohol or any other mind-altering substance. Police officers may arrest anyone who appears intoxicated at the scene of a crash, fails a chemical test...
You’re driving home on a rainy night when you see flashing blue and red lights in the rearview mirror. You may not even be sure why the officer is pulling you over, but you carefully move your car to the shoulder of the road and wait for them to approach your window....
While you should focus on the road, you need to be alert and aware of the actions of other road users. A road user can make a mistake that can lead to an accident. And one of those road users is a drunk driver. If you can spot a drunk driver, you can anticipate...
Field sobriety tests (FSTs) are commonly used by law enforcement to assess a driver’s impairment during a traffic stop. While these tests are designed to detect intoxication, various factors unrelated to alcohol or drug use can lead to a failed test. Here are several...
There are those who believe that the most important thing to do when they drive is to go slowly. This is likely just a response to the risks they face on the road. They know that there are millions of annual car accidents in the United States, and they don’t want to...