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North Carolina's leading Ignition Interlock provider
Many people who have never been arrested for DWI have no idea what an ignition interlock is. It’s just not part of their world, and that’s fine. But ignition interlocks, devices which keep a vehicle from starting if the driver has alcohol on his or her breath, are in the news. 25 states now require …
You’ll hear newscasters say the A-word all the time. “A deadly accident on Route 10 this morning…” “Drunk driving can lead to serious accidents…” But how can something be the result of a crime and an accident at the same time? A group called Crash Coalition operates the website Drop the ‘A’ Word, which asks …
Bankruptcy is often seen as a last resort, a safe haven from creditors that exists when all other financial options are exhausted. Medical debts, past due electric bills, business debts, overdue rent, credit card balances – these debts can usually be discharged, giving a person a new start in life. One important exception: debts incurred …
Underage drinking is a tough nut to crack. Peer pressure is at its maximum in middle- and high-schoolers. In those insecure years, kids will do almost anything to achieve popularity or a sense of belonging, and sadly, drinking is often the price of admission into the social elite. North Carolina is a good example of …
For many, jail is the ultimate punishment. You can pay fines, even if they’re large. The state might work out a payment plan so you can afford it over time. A license suspension is rough. An ignition interlock compels you to stay completely sober when you’re behind the wheel – if you consider that a …
Everyone is aware that drinking alcohol diminishes one’s ability to drive a car. However, most people are almost completely unaware just how drunk they are. It’s very common to overestimate one’s ability to drive under the influence of alcohol. That’s why so many people surrender their keys far too late. Let’s take our typical, mythical 160-pound male. …
While all impaired driving is a crime, some DUI offenses are inherently worse than others. In Arizona, higher fines and more jail time are reserved for drivers who demonstrate an especially reckless disregard for the safety of people on the road. High BAC offenses. The more impaired you are, the more dangerous you are. Thus, …
In a country where alcohol-related crash stastistics have been generally on the downturn for years, it’s always distressing to hear about a rise in DUI collisions. In this case, the city is Flagstaff, which saw its rate of alcohol-related crashes go from 64 to 87 in one year. An increase in any given year could …
