Drunk driving is on a slight increase in North Carolina over the last few years. According to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Crash Data Facts Report for 2017, there were 11,342 drunk driving crashes across the state in 2017. Fortunately, both the number of fatalities (368) and injuries (7922) were down over … Read More »
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The ALCOLOCK blog exists to help you stay up to date on all things IID. Whether you’re a law enforcement agent, an ALCOLOCK service provider, or a driver, it’s important to know about the oft-changing landscape of DUI laws. Regulatory and compliance mandates can change from year to year, and new bills are proposed every election season. In order to maintain compliance, everyone involved in the ignition interlock process has to know and abide by these regulations. But it can be difficult to get all the information you need and even more difficult to vet the information for accuracy.
At ALCOLOCK, we pride ourselves on being industry leaders. But we also realize that we have a responsibility to back our reputation by providing solutions, information, and value to those we serve at every stage of the process. The DUI News portion of our blog is dedicated to taking our industry knowledge and providing it to you in the most accurate, succinct, and efficient manner possible.
You’ll find information on regulatory issues, compliance, new DUI laws, legislative changes, new bills, state information, and more. If you ever have any questions, feel free to let us know. We’d be happy to help you obtain the information you need.
Drunk Driving Statistics in Florida
Posted On: February 19, 2019 | Categorized as: DUI NewsThe number of drunk driving fatalities in Florida decreased in 2017, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Annual Report for 2017. Their records show that alcohol-related crashes, in general, decreased in 2017 compared to 2016. That includes drunk driving fatal crashes as well as injuries in drunk driving accidents. … Read More »
Drunk Driving Statistics in California from The CDC
Posted On: February 19, 2019 | Categorized as: DUI NewsDrunk driving is a real problem in California. Although the appearance of rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft has reduced the number of drunk driving arrests in some of the state’s biggest cities, other statistics are grim. According to a fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1.8% of California drivers report getting … Read More »
What You Should Know About BAC
Posted On: July 6, 2018 | Categorized as: DUI News, Trending News
It’s time to define alcohol consumption and understand how it relates to that feeling of elation that can come from enjoying a social drink with friends. It all comes down to one thing: Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). BAC is important, because it’s what determines whether you can or should drive, the results of any breathalyzer … Read More »
5 Commonly Believed Breathalyzer Myths That Aren’t True
Posted On: July 6, 2018 | Categorized as: DUI News, Trending News
If you drink water, you can dilute your breath sample. You can refuse to take a breath test if you’re pulled over. These things are true, right? Actually, you might be surprised to learn that most of the things you probably believe about breathalyzers aren’t true at all. If you’re driving on the roads, … Read More »
DUIs Aren’t Just For Cars in Florida
Posted On: July 6, 2018 | Categorized as: DUI News, Trending News
In Florida, a vehicle isn’t just defined as a car or truck. That means that DUI laws apply to more modes of transportation than you might realize. Here are just a few of the ways you might be getting around Florida that fall under Florida’s DUI laws. Be careful when you’re out socializing. If you’re … Read More »
Can You Afford to Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in Florida?
Posted On: July 6, 2018 | Categorized as: DUI News, Trending News
You’re driving down the road and all of a sudden you see lights in your rearview mirror. You’re asked to pull over, and you do. The officer requests that you get out of the car, and before you know it you’re being told to take a breathalyzer test. Can you refuse the test? Should you? … Read More »
How Bill HB 555 Impacted Florida DUI Laws
Posted On: July 5, 2018 | Categorized as: DUI News, Trending News
In late 2015, the Highway and Waterway Safety Subcommittee submitted Bill HB 555 to the Florida Senate in an attempt to address the increase in alcohol-related accidents and deaths. For the first time, the idea of mandatory ignition interlock installation for those convicted of a DUI starting with their first offense was proposed. The bill … Read More »