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When many people think of impaired driving, they think of drunk drivers. Alcohol is a common source of impairment but it isn’t the only one. Some drivers are impaired by other substances, including over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, and street drugs. ...
It’s hard to imagine that something as simple as a DUI checkpoint can change your life forever. However, when you think about everything that could go wrong, you’ll begin to realize just how serious it is that you protect yourself. While there’s no way of knowing...
If you’re speeding down the highway, you may want to slow down. While most speeding tickets will only result in citations, some may result in you ending up with points on your license, having to perform community service or being told to go to driving school. In North...
Imagine being pulled over for a traffic offense. Maybe it’s drunk driving or texting behind the wheel. Perhaps you hit someone, and you’re now being questioned. In your haste to clear up the situation, you might have apologized or taken on responsibility that wasn’t...
When you go on vacation, you’re looking to relax. You know you don’t have to work. You just want to have fun. Does that mean you are going to drink more? Clearly, if you don’t drink already, vacation isn’t something that changes where you stand. If you already do...
One of the most frustrating things for North Carolina motorists is receiving a traffic ticket when you know you never violated the law. Why should you accept your situation when you did nothing wrong? After all, there is your spotless driving record to protect, and...
You are driving along in North Carolina, and the police indicate for you to pull over. What should you do? If the police signal you to stop, make sure you do. Failing to halt could lead to more severe charges or an accident if it turns into a chase. Remember, just...
Even if you consider yourself a safe driver, it doesn’t mean you’re perfect. There will be times when you violate the rules of the road, such as by driving faster than the speed limit. If you’re pulled over for speeding, your goal is simple: to drive away from the...
When you see the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind you, your heart might drop. You must ensure that you handle being pulled over by the cops appropriately. One thing that you might go through is the breath test. Some people who know they’ve been drinking...
North Carolina is one of the states that require investigators to record the questioning of people in custody. However, it does not apply to all circumstances. If it were obligatory in all cases, it could help stop people from being pushed into a false confession. If...
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