Month: January 2017
Survey shows fewer people are driving drunk
Tennessee residents may be interested to learn that the drunk driving rate in the United States is going down. An annual survey shows that Americans drove drunk less frequently in 2014 than they did in the previous 13 years. The drunk driving data was part of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, and
Increases in DUI arrests
Drivers who live in Tennessee and the surrounding areas may be interested to learn that the Tennessee Highway Safety Office recognized the members of the La Vergne Police Department for their DUI enforcement efforts in November and awarded them the 2016 DUI Enforcement Award. A total number of 244 people were arrested for driving under
No tolerance for underage drinking and driving
In Tennessee and throughout the United States, it is against the law for anyone under 21 years of age to buy or possess alcohol. The purpose of the laws is to address the dangers of underage drinking. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 33 percent of the deaths of those between 15 and
How speed filters affect safety behind the wheel
Motorists in Tennessee who have access to the Snapchat speed filter may want to be aware that the novel application has been linked to deadly driving events. Although use of the popular social media platform’s app might divert a driver’s attention from the roadway, there appears to be greater concern that the speed filter could
Medications and DUI: Can you really be charged when what you took was legal?
Tennessee’s DUI statute defines driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in two different ways. One way is well-established and contains an objective measure: an alcohol concentration measured by a blood or breath test as .08 or more. The other way, however, is much more subjective. It involves driving while “under the influence of
Was your parent harmed by asbestos exposure? 3 things to know about mesothelioma symptoms
As the adult child of an aging parent, you’re probably helping out your mom or dad with various tasks already. Some of these are easier than others. But if your dad worked for the TVA, for Combustion Engineering, the Dupont plant or in another job where he was exposed to asbestos, you may be asking
When an officer can pull over a driver on suspicion of DUI
Tennessee drivers may be interested in knowing when a police officer may pull someone over for suspicion of drunk driving. In order to pull over a motor vehicle, the officer must have reasonable suspicion that an illegal act is occurring. There are various reasons a police officer may decide to stop a motorist who is