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The Main Signs Police Look for to Find Drunk Drivers
Drunk Driving Signs
Drunk Driving SignsPolice officers receive special training to help them identify intoxicated drivers on the road. This training includes learning to look for specific behaviors that may indicate intoxication, such as swerving, speeding, or braking erratically. If a police officer suspects a driver may be intoxicated, they will likely pull the driver over for further investigation.
New DUI Prevention Technology Is on the Way
According to a recent study, nearly one-third of all car accidents in the United States are caused by drivers who are under the influence of alcohol. Every year, hundreds of people are killed or injured in accidents caused by drunk drivers. These accidents often involve innocent bystanders who are caught in the crossfire. In addition to the human toll, these accidents also cause massive property damage and cost the state millions of dollars in lost productivity. To decrease the number of intoxicated drivers on the road, Congress has proposed new legislation requiring all automobiles to be equipped with advanced sobriety-testing technology.
Can a DUI Effect Your Chances of Getting a Job?
If you are convicted of a DUI, it will likely influence your ability to get a job. Many employers will not hire someone with a DUI on their record, and even if they do, you may be required to disclose your conviction to potential employers. This can limit your job prospects and lead to you being passed over for positions you are otherwise qualified for. In some cases, a DUI conviction can also lead to the loss of your current job. If your job requires you to drive, a DUI may make you ineligible to continue working in that role. If you are convicted of a DUI, it is important to be honest about it with potential employers and to understand the potential implications of your conviction.
How a DUI Can Affect Your Career
A DUI conviction can have devastating effects on your life, including possible jail time, probation, fines, and restrictions on your license. A conviction brings with it the requirement to take alcohol classes, complete an alcohol use evaluation, alcohol counseling, community service, and the completion of a Mothers Against Drunk Driving awareness class. On top of that, a DUI can gravely affect a person’s career.
Top Five Things to Do If You are Arrested For DUI
The Bussey Law Firm PC is a longtime top law firm in Colorado with great experience in defending those accused of driving under the influence. We are often asked, what can I do after I’ve been arrested for a DUI. Let’s go through what might be the top five things that you can do if you have been arrested for DUI:
DUI Prevention Technology Required for All New Cars Starting in 2026
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021. This federal law requires that advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology be installed as standard equipment in all new vehicles in the U.S., possibly as early as 2026. This is the Biden administration’s solution to rising drunk driving fatalities in recent years.
Fighting a Wrongful DUI Charge in Colorado
A completely sober person driving a vehicle can still be arrested for DUI in Colorado. False or wrongful DUI arrests are not uncommon. Police have the authority to arrest someone who is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They do not have the right to wrongfully charge a driver without a valid reason.
How Is a DUI/DWI in a School Zone Charged in Colorado?
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense under any circumstances. This crime is treated even more harshly under the law when it occurs in a school zone. DUI in a school zone means harsher penalties upon conviction. Colorado law states that any person who commits a moving traffic violation in a school zone is subject to increased penalties, at CO Rev Stat § 42-4-615. Penalties for DUI are severe, even when it does not occur in a school zone. They may include up to a year in jail, fines of up to $1,000, up to 96 hours of community service, and driver’s license suspension for up to nine months.
How to Avoid a DUI During the Super Bowl in Colorado
Football season is a time for tailgating. Many fans are celebrating with friends, food, and drink, particularly during the Super Bowl. Tailgating and Super Bowl parties are an important part of American culture, but no party is worth a DUI arrest.
Timothy Bussey Discusses DUI Case on FOX21
Breaking Down the Third DUI Arrest of Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputy
Attorney Timothy Bussey appeared on local news affiliate FOX21 to explain charges facing a Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputy after a third DUI arrest. The deputy faces two charges, careless driving and driving under the influence, after his latest arrest this past June in Huerfano County. While Mr. Bussey is not personally handling the case, he took time to explain the Colorado DUI laws at play.
