Teenage Drunk Driving Awareness

March 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Shaun Black -

In this day and age intoxicating substances are more available than ever. Variety, quantity, and potency are available at the user’s discretion. Despite our countries un-ending war on drugs, this probably will not change. It may get worse. Most of the accidents and fatalities to users of intoxicants happen behind the wheel of a car. It is important to always have an open discussion on these dangers with your children, friends, and loved ones.

Having these short but detailed discussions could save someones life.

Often time children, especially teens, approach life with a free and whimsical attitude. Infuriating as this may be to adults and parents, it is an important part of development and self-identity. Experimentation, risk taking, and general recklessness are to be expected in some cases. However there are lines that must be drawn. Many such lines are entirely up to the parents and guardians to instill on those they are responsible for. Such lines, as is the case with driving intoxicated, are set by the laws of the state or county in which you reside. Laws or no laws, the fact remains that drunk driving accidents still account for a huge percentage of teenage fatalities. Regardless of what your child is taught in school or is exposed to through the media, it is important to have a dialogue with them about the dangers.

All too often parents are at a loss when it comes to how to talk to their teens about driving intoxicated. The most important thing is that you can do is talk to them. Setting consistent rules and expectations for your teen when they are behind the wheel goes a long way. No matter what you think your teen my know, they need to hear it from you. In addition to having an open discussion with your teen, enforcing rules such as check in times, knowing who they are with, and letting them know that leaving a situation is as easy as a phone call to you. This can also help teens make better judgments.

Remember that it is important that you have a relationship with your teen, if you expect them to listen to you. You know them better than you may feel, so pick the approach that is right for you and keep them safe. Give some time and effort towards them could save not only their life but could save someone else.

For more information on Utah County Drivers Education you can visit Independent Driving School. Independent Driving School is an Utah Driving School located in Spanish Fork, Utah.

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Drunk Driving – Myths, Facts, and Breaking the Law

March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Spencer Brown -

Although most people don’t realize it, alcohol is a drug. In fact, alcohol is the most commonly found drug in fatally injured motorists. While it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages, many teenagers still do. This becomes even more of a problem when a drinking teen gets behind the wheel. Alcohol education programs have increased in homes, schools, and communities; but alcohol-related collisions are still a major issue. Not only is a drunk driver endangering their own life, but they are putting all the other drivers on the Highway Transit System in jeopardy. It is important to never mix drinking with driving.

Alcohol is derived from the fermentation of fruit, alcohol, and other plants. It is classified as a depressant, a drug that slows down the central nervous system. The effects of alcohol vary from person to person, but everyone is affected to some degree. As a motorist you cannot afford to have your driving skills dulled by alcohol. Some common impairments include: slowed reflexes, lost inhibitions, slurred speech, clumsiness or loss of balance, blurred vision, a decrease in muscle coordination, and distorted depth perception. Drinking alcohol is not something to take lightly.

Alcohol is surrounded by many myths. Some of them deal with how long it takes a drunk person to “sober up.” You may have heard that drinking some black coffee, going for a quick jog, or taking a cold shower will reduce your blood-alcohol concentration. The truth is: These activities may stimulate you for a moment; but do absolutely nothing to reduce the amount of alcohol in your body. Only time will allow your liver to get rid of alcohol. (Up to 1.5 hours for a 12 ounce beer.) While many factors such as the number of drinks consumed, the amount of time they are consumed in, a person’s body weight, and their natural resistance to alcohol will affect how rapidly a person gets drunk, it takes the same amount of time for alcohol to work its way through your system.

Driving drunk is a crime that’s punishable by law. A DUI (Driving Under the Influence), or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in some states, carries severe penalties. These punishments can include: suspension or revocation of the offending motorist’s license, payment of a fine, or even serving a prison term. (Although, penalties are harsher if the intoxicated driver is involved in a collision.) Driving after drinking is always a bad idea. If your friend is considering drinking, you have some responsibilities as a good friend.

You can help by: encouraging them to drink something non-alcoholic, telling them to set limits, convincing them to avoid drinks with high alcoholic concentration, or just doing something else. If they’ve already had a drink, help them by making them aware of their behaviors, providing them with transportation home, or staying with them until the alcohol has worked its way through their system. Remember: “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.”

Spencer Brown is an aspiring author who lives in Glendale California. He loves reading and writing. He’s always trying to better himself and expand his creative horizons. For More information about Expert Author Spencer Brown, Visit: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Spencer_Brown

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Drunk Driving Is Intent To Kill

March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Fred Guthrie -

It is one thing to play with a loaded gun while drunk in a room by yourself but to do so in public with no concern about the gun going off and killing the person sitting next to you, a child across the street or both is criminal and stupid at the most basic level. Drunk driving is no different–it is a deliberate use of force against others and oneself with a deadly instrument.

It is not as if the drunk driver is not aware of what he is doing. The daily news is full of the sudden and senseless tragedy that has befallen someone’s son, daughter, brother, sister, father or mother because someone else chose to get behind the wheel after getting drunk that day. These stories are repeated hundreds of times a day, every single day and yet hundreds of thousands of thoughtless people will drink, drive and kill or maim someone every year.

There are countless warnings in papers, on TV and in magazines every single day about how many drinks are too many but there is obviously something missing in the message because it seems like it is not getting through to hundreds of thousands of people. This is one more article put out there in the hope that someone, somewhere will read it and decide not to drive drunk and maybe, just maybe, save some precious life.

So what exactly is the definition of “drunk”? What most people don’t realize is that it is possible to be legally considered “impaired” by law even if one has not taken a single drink but has consumed some other substance that adversely affects one’s ability to drive safely. It may be an illegal drug or even a prescription medicine. The police can pull one over on mere suspicion that one is “driving under the influence (DWI)” if for example, one is driving erratically or weaving in or out of traffic lanes.

Many people who “feel OK” after a few drinks and decide to “chance it” don’t realize that all it takes is someone else to cause an accident, even a minor one, to land them in jail. The idiot behind you may cause a fender-bender. Some stupid dog may dash into the street and get under your wheels. A fool kid’s baseball may smash into your windshield. A tree limb may fall onto your car. These are all common events which in the normal course would be taken care of by the insurance companies and all would be well. But if you happen to have had a couple of drinks or more, you could have a jail record to your name for no fault of your own. And that would be the best case. In all likelihood, you would spend thousands defending yourself in court and even more in sharply higher insurance for years. You may lose your job because you can’t drive or find it difficult to get another one. In short, you would ruin your life and those of your loved ones. Is it worth it?

You decide.

Just in case you decide not to drive drunk, call a friend or a cab. And please pass the message along.

For more information on drunk driving, go to DWI in Texas and Choosing A DWI Lawyer.

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Life After a DUI

February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Roy K Butler -

DUI is the punishable offense charged for driving the mechanically powered vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The common punishment for this crime is revocation of driving license of the driver. The revocation period may depend on the harshness of the crime. When you are charged for DUI, these charges can have bad impact on your professional career and even on your personal life. It is possible to erase these charges from your record if you take instantaneous action after your DUI arrest.

The DUI conviction can have much dreadful effects than what you imagine. It will not only show on your driving record, but it will also affect your probable jobs. These driving charges can also affect your auto insurance coverage. When any driver is suspected for drunk driving, he is asked to stop by the police and checked for the BAC level. The test consists of two parts. The breath test and the blood test. The drive is initially checked for any impairment in physical actions. Then the breath test is carried out to check the alcohol content in the blood. The breathalyzer is inserted into the mouth of the driver and he is asked to blow into the device. The meter in the breathalyzer displays the alcohol content in the breath of the driver. If this count is above 0.08%, he is asked to undergo the blood test for further confirmation. The professionals present at the DUI checkpoints conduct the blood test immediately and produces the results. If driver is found guilty in this test, he is chargeable under this conviction.

The most common punishment is cancellation of driver’s license. For the first DUI offense, the license is suspended for the period of 1-4 months. The license suspension period increases with the multiple offenses. If any serious injuries or demises are involved in the accidents related to DUI, the driver may face permanent suspension of driving license, and long-term imprisonment with heavy fines.

Life after DUI

The life of the person after being charged under DUI conviction becomes very challenging. Many jobs require the person with clear criminal record. Your DUI charge will be remarkably visible on your record. You may not be eligible for the job positions you desire. In some cases, you may suffer loss of current job.

It is not that DUI conviction remains on your record and cannot be cleared. It is possible to erase the DUI charges if you contact your DUI Lawyer immediately after your arrest under these charges.

There are many laws that can embarrass you after you are convicted for multiple DUI offenses. For example, if you are charged DUI for multiple times, you are forced by the law to have the bright yellow colored license plate on your car so that every driver and potential officers know that you have been charged for multiple DUIs in past.

It is obvious that you don’t want to face this serious conviction. But when you are charged for DUI, you may be charged with:

Heavy fines

Imprisonment

Job loss

Suspension of Driving License

Difficulty in finding employment

Community Services

Also, any future DUI arrest will impose heavy fines with increased imprisonment period. You may even face felony charges if it is your fourth DUI conviction. It is always better to park the vehicle and call up the friend to drop you home whenever you are drunk.

Roy K Butler is a professional expert in providing information related to DUI and DUI Charges.

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Nebraska DUI Leads to Suspension from Huskers Football Team

December 13, 2010 By

The University of Nebraska football team has suspended starting defensive tackle Baker Steinkuhler following an arrest for DUI in Lincoln. Police say the 21-year old was stopped around 1:45 Tuesday morning for driving without his headlights and for making a turn without signaling. Steinkuhler had a blood alcohol content of 0.115 percent. He is of legal drinking age but the threshold for intoxication while driving in Nebraska is 0.08%. Steinkuhler was booked for suspicion of drunk driving in Nebraska and is set to appear in Lancaster County court on January 4.

Coach Bo Pelini said that Steinkuhler will not join the football team for the Holiday Bowl in San Diego on December 30. The 6'6", 290-pound Steinkuhler has played a key defensive role for the Huskers this season, starting all 13 games and collecting 46 tackles and 3-1/2 sacks.

Have you been arrested for a NE DUI and are looking for legal help from a qualified Nebraska DUI attorney?

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Man Arrested for Drunk Driving Wearing Breathalyzer Halloween Costume

November 4, 2010 By

Police in Lincoln Nebraska report the arrest of nineteen year old Matthew Nieveen early Monday morning. The teenager was stopped for driving his Ford F-150 erratically and was soon arrested for suspicion of drunk driving in Nebraska. The kicker is that Nieveen was dressed as a portable breathalyzer machine used by law enforcement during DUI investigations.

Nieveens BAC was more than twice the legal limit for an adult. When police searched his truck they found a bottle of vodka and some beer. In addition to being booked for Nebraska DUI, he was charged with underage drinking.

Last Halloween an 18-year old college student was busted for drunk driving in Ohio wearing a similar costume.

Have you, or someone you know, been charged with a NV DUI and are needing legal assistance from a qualified Nebraska DUI lawyer?

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Insurance Group Lists Cities With Most DUI Offenders

September 28, 2010 By

An auto insurance group has reviewed its data and generated a list of the 20 most populated US cities with the most drunk driving violators. While the list compiled by Insurance.com shows relative numbers of DUI/DWI arrests in each of the cities, there is much debate as to the reasons for the number of arrests. Several factors influencing drunk driving arrests include; younger population centers, availability of mass transit, areas with a greater car culture and aggressiveness of law enforcement efforts to combat drinking and driving.

The ranking was determined by taking the 20 largest cities by population, reviewing the total number of requests for insurance quotes from each city and analyzing those requests for drivers indicating at least one alcohol related traffic offense on their driving record. The list then reflects a percentage of drunk driving offenders to general population. Note that no statistics were available for Boston.

Having a DUI/DWI conviction on your driving record can result in cancellation of auto insurance or significantly higher premiums, driving limitations and in many states, the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device.

US cities with the highest percentage of drunk driving offenders:

  • 1. San Diego, CA
  • 2. San Jose, CA
  • 3. Charlotte, NC
  • 4. Phoenix, AZ
  • 5. Columbus, OH
  • 6. Indianapolis, IN
  • 7. Los Angeles, CA
  • 8. San Francisco, CA
  • 9. Austin, TX
  • 10. Jacksonville, FL
  • 11. San Antonio, TX
  • 12. Dallas, TX
  • 13. Houston, TX
  • 14. Fort Worth, TX
  • 15. Memphis, TN
  • 16. Philadelphia, PA
  • 17. New York, NY
  • 18. Baltimore, MD
  • 19. Chicago, IL
  • 20. Detroit, MI

Have you been arrested for a DUI and are looking for quality legal defense from a qualified DWI attorney?

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High School Wrestling Coach Blows .241% BAC

August 3, 2010 By

An Iowa City wrestling coach was arrested for driving under the influence in Iowa July 2 after driving the wrong direction on a divided highway. Brad Smith was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 965 in Coralville around midnight, and headed directly toward a marked North Liberty Police squad car.

The officer noted Smith's bloodshot, watery eyes, lack of balance and slurred speech, and had him submit to a breath test. The results were a blood alcohol content of .241%, more than three times the legal limit. Smith also admitted to drinking.

Smith, 56, is a former national wrestling champion and a member of the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame. He was named national high school coach of the year in 1990. He has been with Iowa High in Iowa City since 1991, leading the wrestling squad to five state championships.

Smith was charged with drunk driving in Iowa and driving the wrong way on a highway. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is scheduled to appear in court on October 4. If convicted of DUI in Iowa, Smith faces up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1500.

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Man Shoots Himself During Police Chase

July 12, 2010 By

A Florida man suspected of driving under the influence in Kentucky led police on a 20 mile chase on Interstate 75. Troopers initiated a traffic stop at 7:00 am Sunday morning but the driver, Allan Mitchell, fled at speeds in excess of 95 miles per hour.

Mitchell stopped near mile marker 125 and, as troopers approached the vehicle, he shot himself. He then attempted to flee again, racing across three lanes of the highway before crashing into a concrete barrier. Mitchell was transported to a local hospital where he died.

During a search of Mitchell's vehicle, officers found seven pounds of marijuana, cash and drug paraphernalia. Had he survived, Mitchell would have been charged with Kentucky DUI, drug possession and evading arrest. He had warrants for his arrest on drug and traffic charges in Ohio and Florida.

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List of Drunkest Cities in America Released

February 4, 2010 By

Men's Health Magazine has released its ranking of "America's Drunkest Cities". The study took into account a number of factors, such as incidents of car crashes attributable to alcohol, the number of arrests for driving under the influence and the death rates from alcoholic liver disease.

Fresno, California was ranked the drunkest city for the year. Rounding out the top five positions are Reno, Nevada; Billings, Montana; Riverside, California and Austin, Texas. The least drunk city, coming in at the 100 position, is Boston, Massachusetts.

Have you been arrested for DUI or DWI in Austin, Texas?

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