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Three of years ago the National Safety Council named July 4th the most dangerous holiday of the year. Alcohol is a big part of that: traffic deaths number in the hundreds, injuries approaching 50,000, and half of the crashes involve drinking. Of course, fireworks also account for some injuries. How many drunk drivers will be out …
There was a time when you had to register a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of around .15 to be considered legally drunk. Over the years, that number has been rolled back to an .08 limit, a move which has saved countless lives. Few today would doubt that a driver with that amount of alcohol in …
The countdown has begun. Talk to police, and they’ll tell you that the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day comprises the 100 deadliest days of the year. During this period – this summer it’s really 98 days – road crashes and fatalities invariably climb. One reason has to do with teenagers. Road collisions always …
It goes without saying that a person’s sex should have no bearing on whether one is arrested for DWI. The law is clear: a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 is considered legal intoxication, and anyone – male or female – who is arrested with that amount of alcohol in their blood is in for …
The purpose of Memorial Day is remembrance. A lot of soldiers died to keep our country safe and free, and they are deserving of a day devoted to their sacrifice. It’s a sad irony that this day honoring fallen soldiers is known for casualties of its own: the weekend is one of three – the …
Life isn’t always fair for kids. They have to contend with things they don’t understand, things which can harm them. And one of the greatest dangers they face is alcohol. Alcohol, which is not meant for kids and is especially dangerous for them, is easily available and relatively cheap. Children learn from the example of …
People don’t like limits. They bring 11 items to the 10-item express checkout. They drive 65 in a 55 zone. They keep talking after the debate moderator tells them their time is up. They fill their car’s oil beyond the “max” line and spend more money than they have. And judging from the reactions to …
This article contribution comes to us from Fay Niselbaum, content specialist at The Law Office of Zev Goldstein. When it comes to driving, you want to know what you have to look out for. Are police offers more likely to target certain genders? What about people of particular races? Understanding who they are most likely …
