Mothers Against Drunk Driving

me people may think that drinking and driving doesn’t happen often and that it’s not that big of a “deal” but in reality, it is. No matter what anybody tells you, drinking and driving is wrong. According to the Centers for disease control and prevention, 1.1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics in 2014 (2). Drinking and driving is wrong because it can seriously harm someone. When you are intoxicated while driving your judgment becomes impaired…

While car owners may not always think about it, checking your tires to make sure they have the proper wheel alignment can be just as important as confirming that they have enough air in them. Though having your wheels be properly perpendicular to the ground may not seem like such a big deal, the car repair experts at Stillwater Auto Clinic are here to tell you why it is so important that your wheels stay correctly aligned and some of the problems you may have later if they aren’t: Your tires…

Driving under the influence, or DUI, can have major consequences; such as getting your license suspended, fines, and even jail time. There are laws set in place, not only for the state of Tennessee, but throughout the country for DUI. In Tennessee, these laws, in my opinion, need to be revised. A DUI, or in some states called a DWI (driving while intoxicated), is a criminal offense that, in some states, means that you are driving under the influence of alcohol to the point that it impairs your…

Madam Chair, I reserve my right to yield the remainder of my time to our closing summation. As we are all aware, traffic accidents impact nearly everyone in our communities at some point during their lifetime. These traffic accidents can drastically and permanently alter the lives of innocent people, their families, and their friends. I trust that the thought of such horrors truly disgusts my fellow senators as they do I. In New Mexico, accidents such as these are especially a problem because of…

Drinking and Driving: What age is most likely to drink and drive? Introduction Did you ever wonder what age group would drink and drive? That is our question that we are willing to find out by searching for articles that would relate to which age group will drink and drive. The purpose of writing about this to become more aware of the dangers when you decide to drink and drive. We also decided to write about this topic because we could relate to it personally by a family member being involved…

impaired driving. It has been noticed around the world that "Ontario is a leader in combating impaired driving through some of the toughest laws and programs in North America" (Impaired Driving). The-consequences that the-Ontario justice sector has-established-are very innovative. Written in the Ministry of Transportation, if you are a driver with a full license you "will face immediate roadside license suspension of: refusing a breath test, registering a BAC of 0.05 or more"(Impaired Driving).…

Texting While Driving; There Should Be Harsher Punishments People whom text or use some mobile devices while driving should have the same punishment as those who drink in drive. In Fact, Distracted driving endangers lives and property and the current levels of injury and loss are unacceptable. In addition, fears about distracted driving seem to be increasing because more and more people are becoming informed about the risks of distracted driving. So far, forty-six States have passed…

Driving while you are under the influence of alcohol is very dangerous not just for youbut also for all the other drivers on the road. You could kill or hurt many other people's loved ones. In most of the videos the drunk driver didn’t get hurt too bad. It was the people in the other car that got killed. How would you live with yourself knowing that you have killed innocent people because of your bad choices. I know that I couldn’t live with myself if I knew that I killedthose people. It…

to now put interlocks into the cars of those with a first time offense of drunk driving. This study shows how the law has decreased the amount of car crashes and fatalities that involve a drunk driver. This article also includes a brief history on what interlocks are and how they are used. This article provides me with a possible solution to the drunk driving problem. The solution is to put interlocks into cars of drunk drivers, even if it is only their first offense. I know that this source…

cannot lead to arrests or convictions in the non-offending state. To resolve your problems with an out of state DUI, you’ll need a good DUI Lawyer. This lawyer will help you face the charges which he may be able to get reduced to reckless driving, in the best case scenario. In the end his goal is to negotiate the best…