The holiday season is filled with festive events that often involve consumption of alcohol. Police officers recognize this and have increased DWI enforcement going on through the month of December. So before you get behind the wheel after that 5th glass of eggnog, here are 4 alternatives to drinking and driving this holiday season. Plan a sober ride. […]
Hennepin Ranked Most Dangerous County for DWI Deaths in MN
Police and law enforcement will increase DWI enforcement in the 13 Minnesota counties that ranked highest in drunk driving fatalities and serious alcohol related injuries, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The extra patrols will be part of a 12-month program to reduce traffic fatalities across the state. According to data from 2009-2011, […]
One in Seven Minnesota Drivers Has a DWI on Record
According to a report by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, one in seven Minnesota drivers has a DWI on their record. In the latest DPS report, statistics show 570,191 Minnesota residents have at least one DWI on their record, and 1,265 have more than 10 DWI’s. The numbers were released following the national “Drive […]
What is Ignition Interlock?
The ignition interlock system involves those who are punished for DUI. If convicted of a DWI, a judge may order a mandatory ignition interlock device to be installed in the offender’s car. The device requires the driver to perform a breath test every time they attempt to start the car. An additional test is required […]
7 Easy Tips to Protect Yourself from a DUI
This is a guest blog courtesy of the accident lawyer experts at Accidents.com. Most people believe DUI convictions are straightforward – you get pulled over, blow above the legal limit, and automatically spend the night in jail while hunting down some expert DWI lawyers or DUI accident attorneys. But, they’re not always that simple. There […]
