Archive for June, 2009

New Jersey DUI Penalties

Reader’s Question: What are the New Jersey DUI Penalties for a BAC of greater than .08%? Richard Newark, NJ   The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) states that a person with a BAC of 0.08% or greater who drive is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI). The New Jersey DUI penalties for [...]

Groups Reach Out To Inform Teens About DUI

  Groups Reach Out To Inform Teens About DUI Many have lost their lives and their loved ones because of driving under the influence of alcohol or have suffered because they have encountered people who driving under the influence. Groups have come up with various ways so as to bring about awareness of such behavior [...]

Drunk Driving Texas Penalties

Reader’s Question: What are the penalties if you get convicted of DUI in Texas? Mike Austin TX   The state of Texas is tough on drinking and driving as evidenced by its rules concerning driving under the influence. An officer of the law can stop you anytime and ask for a breath or blood test [...]

DUI Law In Texas

Reader’s Question: Can you tell me about the DUI Law in Texas? I’m from California and likes to have a drink or two every now and then with my friends. George San Antonio TX   California exercises more tolerance when it comes to drinking while driving compared to the state of Texas. Although the same [...]

Pennsylvania DUI Penalties

Reader’s Question: My friend has been convicted of DUI that why she needs to get a DUI insurance here in Pennsylvania. I know it can be pretty expensive. How can I help her get low cost DUI insurance? Also, can you tell me something about Pennsylvania dui penalties? Rica Harrisburg, PA I’m assuming that it’s [...]

Penalties For Drunk Driving In New York

Reader’s Question: What are the penalties for drunk driving in New York and California? Kimberly New York City NY   Since driving while intoxicated is highly dangerous, different laws have been put in place to deter people from doing the offense. These laws include guidelines, as well as, information on the different penalties for drunk [...]

Teen Drunk Driving Consequences

Reader’s Question: How should I explain to my teenage son about drunk driving consequences so that he will be more responsible? What consequences should I tell him? Martha Indianapolis IN   Teaching teenagers about responsibility in driving can be quite easy for some parents while very difficult to those whose children are headstrong. In trying [...]

How Will California DUI Law Affect my Car Insurance Coverage

Reader’s Question: What is California DUI law? How will it affect insurance coverage? Dan San Jose CA   One of the more major offenses against driving is the DUI or driving under the influence. Different states have slight variations in their laws concerning DUI. In California, there are two basic laws relating to DUI, both [...]

DUI Expungement In Georgia

Reader’s Question: I got a DUI in my driving record and I would like to know if there is any way that to get it expunged here in Georgia? How long will it stay in my record? Rhea Atlanta GA   The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) states that a conviction for a driving [...]

Pennsylvania DUI Laws – When Will a DUI Be Removed from Driving Record

Reader’s Question: In Pennsylvania, if you are charged with DUI, how long does it usually takes before they remove it from my driving record? Harry Pittsburgh PA   According to Pennsylvania dui laws, if you got convicted of DUI and got accepted in ARD program, you could: • Lose your license for at least 30 [...]