| Washington officials attempt to combat DUI fatalities with court-ordered programs |
Dec 6th, 2013 |
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In King County, a mandatory ignition interlock device is ordered if the defendant is charged with a DUI.
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| Colorado has yet to develop a mandatory ignition interlock device program |
Dec 6th, 2013 |
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Law enforcement increases patrols over the holiday period in an effort to catch drunk drivers.
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| Washington state lawmakers open to lower legal limit suggestion |
Dec 6th, 2013 |
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Washington will launch a pilot program to daily monitor people's alcohol content after a second conviction for drunk driving.
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| Fog and rain major contributors to crashes in the fall and winter |
Dec 6th, 2013 |
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Last year, speed was blamed on 12,216 crashes that injured people, and 310 fatal crashes in the state.
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| The accuracy--or lack--of field sobriety tests |
Dec 6th, 2013 |
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When a police officer first suspects that a driver may be intoxicated, he or she can request that the driver participate in what are called field sobriety tests.
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| Truck driver fatigue target of new laws |
Dec 6th, 2013 |
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association recently enacted new regulations that are aimed to reduce fatigue in truck drivers.
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| Being prepared is the best way to survive a car accident in Florida |
Dec 6th, 2013 |
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Many people believe in keeping an emergency kit in their car but it is also important to put together an accident kit.
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| Repeat DUI offenders and the car seizure law in Illinois |
Dec 6th, 2013 |
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People face fines, jail time, license suspension, license revocation, installation of ignition interlock devices, probation, and for repeat DUI offenders, even the loss of their vehicle.
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| Understanding ignition interlock devices |
Dec 6th, 2013 |
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The installation of ignition interlock devices is a common consequence and part of a pilot program in four different California counties.
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| Alcohol abuse treatment may prevent high costs of repeated DUIs |
Dec 6th, 2013 |
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Treatment programs can help those with drunk driving convictions more than punishing offenders.
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