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Most people assume that DUI / DWI charges involve an impaired person driving a motor vehicle such as a car, motorcycle, truck or SUV. But what is the law with regard to non-motorized vehicles such as bicycles? Is there an offense such as biking while intoxicated?
Understanding DUI / DWI Laws...
It should be common knowledge to anyone who has a driver’s license that the operator of a motor vehicle is not permitted to drive while impaired by the effects of drugs or alcohol. What is not so clear is whether passengers permitted to drink alcohol in a car or other motor vehicle. What if...
DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) offenses are criminal in nature. It is important for all drivers to be aware of the law and measures taken by the police and law enforcement to ensure road safety. The following represents frequently asked questions about DUI...
The number of road traffic deaths in the United States may be decreasing but the number of alcohol related car accident deaths is on the rise. This increase is occurring despite the fact that alcohol related auto accident deaths can be easily avoided. Even DUI and DWI criminal charges and...
At present, a driver whose blood alcohol content or blood alcohol concentration ("BAC") is 0.08% or higher is guilty of a traffic offense for DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated). Virtually all states have zero tolerance laws for DUI/DWI offenses committed by...
The terms “driving under the influence” (DUI) and “driving while impaired” (DWI) describe the criminal act of operating an automobile while one’s ability is impaired by the effects of alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription medicine or other substance. DUI and DWI are illegal in all 50 states, with...