An estimated 26 million drivers every year are pulled over for a traffic stop, and roughly half of those stops result in a ticket or fine. It is going to happen sooner or later to most of us – we will be pulled over by an officer for a traffic violation. And what you say and…
Helpful Holiday Tips
According to the NHTSA, during the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Years, the average number of fatalities involving an alcohol-impaired driver rises by 34%. Over a five-year period, more than 4,000 people have died in alcohol-related incidents in December alone. Crashes are 4-times more likely to happen at night, and many fatalities can be…
Moped Must-Have Tips
Mopeds make the perfect inner-city commuter vehicle. Their low-profile size makes them easy to park, electric motors make them efficient and cheap to use, and they allow motorists to bypass several fees in the registration process. But what else does the DMV of Virginia have to say about mopeds? Registration and License: Mopeds are defined by…
Pete Decker III’s Take on Lowering the BAC Standard for DUI Arrests
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending states lower the current blood alcohol-concentration standard of .08 percent by more than one third to .05 percent. This proposal has faced mixed reception from many, including government officials and beverage industry leaders. WTKR interviewed Peter Decker, III for his opinion on the recommendation. “If even one death,…
Party Planning: Avoiding the Driver’s Seat While Under The Influence
With Spring and the pretty warm weather come more cocktail parties, outdoor sporting events and backyard get-togethers. Chances are, these events will involve some cold and refreshing alcoholic beverages and, in turn, the risk of getting behind the wheel while under the influence. Make sure you can enjoy the festivities without incurring a DUI by…
The cost of getting a DUI is now steeper for first-time offenders in Virginia.
How the New Law is Different As of July 1, a new state law requires people convicted of their first charge of driving under the influence (DUI) to drive only with a mandatory ignition interlock device, which locks the ignition if the driver is under the influence. Previously, the law required judges to impose the…