In Virginia, there’s a legal limit to the allowable blood alcohol content (BAC) level a driver can have before an officer charges them with driving under the influence (DUI). The legal limit for drivers 21 and older is a BAC of .08%. However, that threshold is much...
All U.S. states have a law that prohibits drunk driving. Certain specifics may differ, such as the amount fined or whether the driver’s license is suspended after a first violation, but for the most part, a DUI conviction has the same penalties across different...
Imagine that you know you need to drive home, but you’re not sober enough to do so. Maybe you just meant to have one drink while you watched the game with your friends, but one turned into two and that turned into a handful. And now you believe that you’re over the...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are often handed to drunk drivers, but police officers can also hand out the charge against those impaired due to drugs. Whether prescription or illegal drugs, any substance with intoxicating effects can affect your driving....
A large truck crash is more than just a driver at the wrong place and time. Often, it is the fatal result of multiple parties’ misconduct at the expense of someone else’s safety. Last year, Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles reported a total of 2,981 large truck...
The alarming spike in Virginia pedestrian deaths in recent years has myriad causes: larger vehicles inundating the roads, the urban poor moving to the suburbs and a health-conscious population’s growth. The numbers are now up to the 120 to 150 range, compared to...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are embarrassing and expensive. Anyone who gets pulled over on suspicion of impairment or arrested after a crash could lose their license, pay sizable fines and potentially serve a sentence in state custody. Those who have...
A bicycle ride offers a cost-effective and healthy alternative to motor driving transportation. As much as cycling is a sustainable choice for your health and the environment, bicycle accidents are still rampant. An estimated 1,000 cyclists die, while approximately...
Drivers would generally do well to not underestimate the impacts of DUI charges and convictions. Aside from its immediate penalties, a DUI can stay on your criminal and driving records and have long-term consequences. What are the effects of a DUI? In Virginia, the...
The era of digital applications gave rise to the app-based ride-sharing industry. Ride-hailing services, like Uber or Lyft, present job opportunities and a more convenient mode of transportation than traditional taxis. However, they are associated with the growing...