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Drunk driving is one of the biggest safety concerns on Georgia roads. State police officers and prosecutors tend to be very assertive in taking action against those accused of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. There are some days when the risks associated...
Many medications will say that you should not take them if you are going to be operating heavy machinery. The medication can have serious side effects, such as: Nausea Dizziness Blurred vision Fatigue Lack of coordination Slowed movements Poor reaction times...
People who are pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving may be asked to take a field sobriety test. While there are a host of tests available for law enforcement officers to use, there are only three that are part of the standardized field sobriety test (SFST)....
You lost track of time and stopped counting your drinks when you were out with friends – and you belatedly realized that you weren’t sober enough to drive home. So, you did what felt like the responsible thing: You tucked your car keys in your pocket, cracked the...
Personal breathalyzer devices have become increasingly available and affordable – and they promise a quick and easy way to check your blood alcohol content (BAC) if you’ve been drinking so that you can make an informed decision before you drive. Unfortunately, even...
As drunk driving causes so many car accidents, tackling this issue is a top priority for law enforcement. Officers have the legal authority to conduct traffic stops when there is reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion is an evidentiary standard that indicates an...
Police officers target people on the road for a variety of different reasons. Some drivers get pulled over because they swerve all over the road, leading to officers suspecting them of chemical intoxication. Occasionally, officers conduct traffic stops for unrelated...
It is wise to do what you can to make a traffic stop go smoothly. Be polite to the police officer. Don’t escalate the situation. Follow their instructions and provide them with the information they need. For instance, give the officer your registration, insurance...
Whether it’s grass, tree pollen, goldenrod and hay fever – it seems like you just can’t escape the allergens that make you constantly reach for the tissue box and those little bottles or boxes of over-the-counter medication. But you need to be beware – because it’s...
You know you’ve been drinking, but how do you tell if you’re actually too drunk to drive? People are notoriously bad at judging their own sobriety levels. Studies indicate that people tend to judge their sobriety as “relative” to those around them in social...