According to state data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Arizona witnessed 2,912 deaths from drunk driving between 2003 and 2012. During those years, Arizona ranked slightly higher than the national average for deaths from drunk driving across all age groups. In light of this, every driver should appreciate the significant risks… read more
Drunk driving and drowsy driving can share similar characteristics, especially to the casual observer. In fact, driving after 24 hours of wakefulness is the equivalent of driving with a .10 blood alcohol content (BAC), according to the National Sleep Foundation. However, the key difference between drunk driving and drowsy driving is that the former is… read more
Driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal in all 50 states, and each state has a unique process for handling DUI cases. Arizona’s DUI laws enforce the federal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of .08% for individual drivers and .04% for commercial drivers. If a police officer stops a driver suspected of DUI and administers a… read more
A DUI arrest is a serious matter, and it’s important to know what to do if you find yourself in such a situation. Regardless of whether you’ve been drinking before driving, your conduct during a DUI arrest can influence your sentencing and legal options following the arrest. Keep the following dos and don’ts in mind… read more
An ignition interlock device (IID) fits into a vehicle and prevents it from driving until the driver blows into a breath analysis machine to ensure the driver’s sobriety. The Certified Ignition Interlock Program handles the installation and monitoring of these devices after a driver’s license suspension or revocation. If you or a loved one has… read more
Recreational vehicles (RVs) are popular throughout the country for family vacations, retirement getaways, and traveling the country with the comforts of home in tow. RVs exist for enjoyment, but it’s still crucial to follow the rules of the road as you would in any other vehicle, and this applies to alcohol consumption. It’s also vital… read more
Drunk driving is a serious issue throughout the country. It causes thousands of fatalities and even more injuries every year. It is vital that states and cities work on ways to regulate and prevent people driving while under the influence of alcohol. There are several different methods that both governments and individual people can do… read more
Drinking and driving affect countless people across the United States, both people who drive impaired, and people who are involved in accidents related to alcohol. Police officers pull over millions of people every year for driving while under the influence of alcohol. It is a serious problem throughout the country, and facts and statistics reflect… read more
In 2016, 20.7 million Americans 16 or older drove while under the influence of alcohol. 11.8 million Americans drove under the influence of drugs in the same year. Drug impaired driving is a serious issue in the United States for people of all ages. Operating a vehicle is even more dangerous, however, if the driver… read more
People generally think of alcohol and drugs like marijuana when thinking of things you should not use while driving. The dangers of impaired driving are well known. However, over-the-counter and prescription medications can also impair your driving ability. Driving safely takes extensive amounts of focus, and it is important to be aware of anything that… read more
