A whopping 70 percent of Americans don't think drivers who are high on marijuana will be caught by police.
That's according to a new survey published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, which showed that an estimated 14.8 million people drove within one hour of using marijuana over the past month.
If you are on vacation in another state and you receive a DUI charge, what happens to you when you get home?
Unfortunately, the charge won’t just disappear. Non-residents of a state are still subject to that state’s DUI laws, and the penalties are likely to follow them back to their home state.
Are you considering having your car windows tinted to help shield you and your family from the scorching North Carolina summer heat? Do you just want a little more privacy while you're driving on crowded roads? Maybe you have a medical condition that increases your photosensitivity or makes it necessary to reduce the glare and/or heat in your vehicle.
Whatever the reason, if you add tint to your vehicle's windows, it's essential to know that North Carolina, like other states, has regulations governing how dark and how extensive it can be. The tint can't extend further than 5 inches down the windshield. The tint also can't exceed 32% visible light transmission (VLT). If your tinting doesn't meet those requirements, you can be issued a ticket.
The increasing availability of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft is at least one reason for the drop in DWI arrests in North Carolina over the past five years -- especially in the state's largest metropolitan areas like Raleigh and Charlotte. That's the conclusion of an investigation by a local Raleigh news team.
An official with Mothers Against Drunk Driving of North Carolina (MADD) agrees. She says, "We do attribute that [decline] to people being able to access...rides."
You may think that you’re being helpful for holding on to someone’s prescription for them. Even if you have the best of intentions, you can find yourself in trouble with the law for possessing someone else’s prescription medication.
Examples of common prescription drugs
The North Carolina Controlled Substances Act describes how marijuana is considered to be a Schedule VI substance in the state. Although the possession of this illicit drug isn't punished as seriously as more addictive ones such as heroin or cocaine, conviction is possible. This is especially the case if you're found guilty of selling or trafficking marijuana.
Possession
Our many mountain areas are among the natural wonders that make North Carolina one of the most beautiful states to call home. They also draw visitors from all over the country. However, they can be dangerous areas for driving -- regardless of the weather -- if you're not skilled at mountain driving and don't exercise the proper caution.
Of course, snow brings extra challenges to mountain driving. The Blue Ridge Mountains can get hit with significant snowfalls, as can other areas. Aside from taking care not to skid on icy roads, visibility is key. Even if it's sunny and the snow adds extra brightness, make sure your headlights are on so that you can be seen by other drivers. Don't use your high beams. They'll cause extra glare from the snow, and you could blind oncoming drivers.
Many people think that impaired driving laws apply only when someone is driving a car, truck or commercial vehicle on a public road while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In fact, state DWI/DUI laws can be much broader than that. North Carolina's laws are no exception.
For example, North Carolina courts have determined that "driving" a vehicle can be interpreted as having physical control of it as long as the engine is running. "Physical control" doesn't have to involve having your hands on the wheel.
As summer approaches, many parents are looking for things to keep their kids occupied and out of trouble. One issue that even parents of kids who are relatively problem-free find themselves dealing with is stealing.
When young children take things from stores, they often don't understand that it's wrong. They see something they like -- such as a candy bar or toy -- and grab it. Parents need to begin teaching kids from a young age not to take things that don't belong to them or leave a store with something that hasn't been paid for.
You’ve probably seen it on television and in movies dozens of times, but you can’t always trust scriptwriters. As a result, you might not know what your right to remain silent really means.
Do you know what your Miranda Rights are and when to use them?
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