Category | DUI Prevention

DUI Check Post

Posted on 17 April 2012

In order to deter the people from driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, the concept of DUI check posts has been introduced. Such a check post is composed of the police patrol with a set of barriers to channel the road into the inspection area. The post has the power to stop and arrest any person driving under the influence of alcohol.

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The School For DUI Cases

Posted on 12 April 2012

In order to make the roads safe for travelers, the Governments have formulated strict DUI laws. One of the regulations relates to the DUI School which is meant for the people convicted of DUI. This is a non punitive measure and a judge may order a person to enroll in the DUI School. In addition, a person found driving recklessly may also be sent to attend the DUI School. Class attendance is made compulsory by the court orders.

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The Problem Of DUI Checkpoints

Posted on 20 February 2012

The DUI checkpoints are established to keep a check on drunk drivers. However these checkpoints prove to be a nuisance for the drivers as the police at these checkpoints have full authority to stop, inspect and detain any suspected person. Even an average person may fail the sobriety tests due to police pressure and time of night. DUI checkpoints are, in a way, a violation of the citizen’s freedom.

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Breathalyzer Test And Its Pitfalls

Posted on 13 January 2012

Though the Breathalyzer has been used for many years but its interpretation is not free of error. Some of the common pitfalls include device malfunction, use of unapproved device, test not being administered properly and test done by a person not licensed to use such a device

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Implementation of Ignition Interlock Devices

Posted on 15 August 2011

Ignition interlock devices are the electronic gadgets that are extensively used in vehicles of the DUI convicts. IID is most likely to seize the engine of the car if the breathalyzer gives hint of the driver being intoxicated. In this way, it will prevent drunk-driving and most probable accidents on road.

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Inaccuracy of Breathalyzer

Posted on 14 August 2011

Breathalyzer is an electronic device that is used to monitor the blood alcohol level of a person. There is much room for inaccuracy if this device is used. Proper and complete blood test is a good alternative for this device. It is recommended that the usage of breathalyzer must be decreased.

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Origin of Breathalyzer Testing

Posted on 02 August 2011

Breathalyzers are great tool to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood of a subject through their breath. These devices are used to detect whether a driver was driving under influence. Due to the portable nature of breathalyzers these devices can be used on the spot and can be carried anywhere easily.

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Blood Alcohol Level Chart to Determine a DUI

Posted on 15 July 2011

BAC level really plays a significant role in any DUI or DWI case. Sometimes, the blood alcohol level chart is also used to determine the BAC level of person. However, this is mere an approximation; the more authentic is the blood alcohol content test. Blood alcohol level chart can also prove to be useful, if certain aspects are taken care of.

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Things to Know about Breathalyzers

Posted on 07 July 2011

Breathalyzers are the devices that are used to detect the alcohol in the breath of a suspected individual. It is not necessary that results that come from breathalyzer are correct. Moreover, convicted individuals can use breathalyzer results to defend themselves in DUI case.

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Purchasing Home Breathalyzer

Posted on 19 May 2011

The breathalyzer is being used for checking BAC level with the help of breath samples. These days people are also purchasing home breathalyzer that are quite handy. You can avoid driving, if your breathalyzer test shows result of BAC more than 0.08%. However, for purchasing a home breathalyzer, you must consider certain aspects.

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