If you drive under the influence of alcohol, you could become subject to penalties for drinking and driving. Some of these consequences may include the loss of your driving privileges, time in jail, the requirement to pay a fine and the requirement to participate in...
Getting a DUI can result in fines, jail time and the loss of your driver's license. It may also make it more difficult to obtain auto insurance. However, there are options for North Carolina drivers who need coverage after getting a DUI. Reinsurance facility Many...
Conviction and other consequences involved with drunk or drugged driving can be severe. The government’s case often depends on evidence from sobriety tests. There are several types of tests, but two main categories. This article will look at those categories and...
North Carolina is a strict state when it comes to laws against driving while impaired. Blood alcohol content limits are low: a maximum test result of .08 for adult, non-commercial drivers. Commercial drivers have a limit of .04, and there is a zero-tolerance policy...
North Carolina’s drunk driving laws are among the nation’s strictest. Driving while impaired within state lines has the potential to lead to serious, potentially life-changing penalties, with even first-time DWI offenders facing hundreds of dollars in fines and up to...
Compared with other states, North Carolina falls mainly in the majority when it comes to enforcing DUI laws. Several metrics provide some insight into the state of combating hazardous driving due to the impairment of drivers by alcohol or drugs. For the most part,...
First and foremost, do not drink and drive. Call a friend. Call a Lyft, taxi or Uber. Do not drink and drive. However, if you are pulled over, there are some general tips to follow. Safety first The moment that one is pulled over, the police officer has already noted...
Being pulled over by law enforcement can be a very stressful situation for North Carolina motorists. If an officer suspects that a driver is under the influence of a substance or intoxicated, this could give the officer a reason to conduct a field sobriety test and...
If you get a DWI in North Carolina, you will face several penalties including the revocation of your driver’s license. This is a significant setback. How will you carry out your daily tasks if you lose your driver’s license? It may seem impractical if not impossible....
Breathalyzer tests can lead to criminal charges for drunk driving which can monumentally change an accused driver’s life in an instant. Breathalyzer tests may not always be reliable, however, and there may be options available to challenge them that accused drivers...
