No one who drinks expects to get a DUI or be the victim of an alcohol related disaster. It is important to remember that others on the road may be driving dangerously due to drug or alcohol impairment. Often people who have been drinking, lose track of how much they…
Arizona drivers currently found guilty of DUI charges are required to install and use an ignition interlock device (IID). It doesn’t matter that their DUI did not involve alcohol. It doesn’t’ matter that they never used alcohol a day in their lives. Requiring a person convicted of a drug DUI…
“The best way to deal with a DUI checkpoint is to be prepared for it. Lack of preparation or knowledge of your rights can lead to a false arrest, and violations of your rights.” A Case of False Arrest at a DUI Checkpoint One spring evening, 61 year old, Michael…
Why Missouri v. McNeely won’t have much impact in Maricopa CountyA recent U.S. Supreme Court decision may not change Arizona DUI law, but it may bring the rest of the nation more in line with Arizona’s policies. Phoenix AZ court’s Search Warrant Center is available 24 hours a day, 7…
DUI one of four main causes of fatal and serious auto accidents on Arizona roadways. Enforcement of Arizona’s tough DUI laws tend to ramp up in May, especially over Memorial Day weekend and around graduation festivities. Last year, police arrested 3,129 people for DUIs between May 1 and May 31st,…
How National Agency’s Recommendations Will Impact Arizona Drivers Arizona has tough DUI laws. They may get tougher, but not by much. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an independent federal agency, recently recommended, among other things, that the blood alcohol threshold be dropped from .08 BAC to .05 in all…
“We are going big” says AZ DPS in preparation for intense week of DUI enforcement A DUI may result in an arrest, jail time, but you can also wind up costing a person their job. That’s just a few consequences of a DUI conviction. Arizona calls for tough criminal penalties;…
Tips for keeping your holidays safe and free from DUI arrests and hazards Last week, the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (AGOHS) announced it will be holding a Holiday 2012 DUI Enforcement “Kick-off” Conference at the Arizona State Capitol, Tuesday November 27, 2012. They will be discussing details for…
5 reasons police conduct Preliminary Breath Tests Arizona is one of a majority of states with Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) Laws. The PBT is a small mobile device used to establish the presence of alcohol in a person’s system. The PBT is intended to be used as an early detection…
“Don’t be drinking and driving ’cause we’ll catch you”, DPS warns. Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is geared up for its’ statewide DUI task forces. They will be in place for their annual Labor Day crackdown, Friday August 31, 2012 through Tuesday September 4, 2012.They will be looking for…