Second DUI Offense

Many first time offenders will not serve a jail sentence, though there is a possibility to be sentenced to a jail term of up to one year. Penalties are much stricter for a second DUI offense.
Penalties for alcohol-related and drug-related violations include:
* First DUI offense: $500-$1000 mandatory fine, up to 1 year in jail, and [...]

Teen Drunk Driving

On average, it is estimated that more than 3,000 teenagers die every year as a result of injuries obtained during vehicular accidents attributed to driving under the influence. Why does this occur? Oftentimes, teens pressure each other into drinking and driving. Responsible parents would not allow their children to drink at home, so teens resort [...]

The Visual Detection of DUI Motorists

Explanations of the 24 driving cues

Problems in Maintaining Proper Lane Position
Speed and Braking Problems
Vigilance Problems
Judgment Problems

1) Problems in Maintaining Proper Lane Position

Weaving
Drifting
Swerving
Turning with a Wide Radius

Weaving
Maintaining proper lane position can be a difficult task for an impaired driver. For example, we have all seen vehicles weaving before. Weaving is when the vehicle alternately moves toward [...]

Vigilance Problems

Vigilance concerns a person’s ability to pay attention to a task or notice changes in surroundings. A driver whose vigilance has been impaired by alcohol might forget to turn his or her headlights on when required. Similarly, impaired drivers often forget to signal a turn or lane change, or their signal is inconsistent with their [...]