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A DWI is a serious charge in North Carolina at the best of times. If it’s your first offense, and your blood alcohol concentration was not too high at the time of your arrest, and nothing else happened to make things worse, you might get off with a $200 fine and 24 hours of jail …
If you’ve been ordered to install in ignition interlock in your vehicle because of a North Carolina DWI, you might be tempted to blow it off and keep driving without one. Why? It costs money It’s inconvenient – you need to install it, use it, and have it monitored You can’t drink and drive- what’s …
Every year North Carolina loses a hundred young people to underage drinking – two kids per week. Many parents and community leaders this figure is intolerable. And now, the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission wants to do something about it. This month the Commission began a dialogue with community leaders to remind them about their campaign …
Today is Cinco de Mayo, a joyous and colorful celebration that began in Mexico but which has become an American institution. The day celebrates a military victory over the French army in 1862, won despite overwhelming odds. Do you care? Probably not. But are you celebrating? Plenty of people are. Music, food, dance, sports, and …
Being properly insured is one of the responsibilities of a licensed driver in every state, including Arizona. How much you pay for auto insurance can depend on a few factors: Driving record. This is the most important. Moving violations and accidents raise your rates. So do DUIs. Location. Generally, insurance in cities cost more than …
Scientists have studied the effects of alcohol for generations. In recent years the rise in the use of cannabis has prompted new studies on the effects of marijuana on health and cognition. One thing is certain: neither drug is a good mix with driving. Both alcohol and marijuana impair one’s judgment, diminish motor coordination, and …
If you own or manage a fleet of vehicles – trucks, limousines, taxis, or other transports – then safety is on your mind. You need to look out not only for the wellbeing of your drivers, but for the public as well. Preventing drunk driving is vital. Many vehicle fleet owners are moving toward a technology-based …
The use of ignition interlocks is growing in the USA. The devices, which prevent a vehicle from starting if the driver has been drinking, are mandatory for certain DWI offenses in North Carolina. Most other states require them for at least some offenses. Right now a bill is being discussed which will make the devices …
