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Of the many approaches that exist to remove drunk drivers from the roads, Operation Safe Streets is one that really works. Concerned about the backlog of DWI arrests – a backlog which resulted in thrown-out cases and wasted time and money – Chief Michael Crowley of the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Board asked …
Border-hopping between US states is easy, thanks to a free passage tradition that goes back to 1781 and the Articles of Confederation. However, as of yesterday drunk drivers have had a trickier time crossing borders in a few southern states, thanks to Hands Across the Border, a law enforcement campaign designed to catch those driving …
If you get the feeling that you’re being watched while you’re driving these days, you probably are. The US Department of Transportation wants it that way. Every summer the USDOT rolls out its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which targets impaired drivers. Why summer? Because summer is, sadly the time when drunk drivers …
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 …
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 …
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, …
It’s the ultimate penny-wise, pound foolish decision: drive home to avoid paying a cab fare after a night of drinking. You’ll save $30, $40, or even $50. And you’ll run the risk of a DUI conviction, which carries fearsome costs with it. The Buckeye Arizona police decided to advertise this message to the city’s drivers by …
