Traffic Law DUI/DWI
| Overview of License Violations |
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| State statutes require drivers or motor vehicle operators to obtain a driver's license in order to drive on the public roads and highways. These statutes are intended to promote safety on the roadways by ensuring that there is a minimum level of competence and skill by all drivers. The statutes further serve as a device for the efficient enforcement of police regulations that govern the use of public roadways. There are various laws and regulations that must be followed by all motorists holding driver's licenses. More... |
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| Driver Alcohol Education Programs as a Penalty for DUI/DWI |
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| When a motorist is charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or driving while intoxicated (DWI), the motorist is likely to face a multitude of possible penalties. In addition to jail time, fines, and suspensions, many states require motorists to participate in what is commonly called a driver alcohol education (DAE) program. For first-time offenders participation in the program may be either discretionary or mandatory depending upon the state. However, most states require participation for repeat offenders. More... |
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| Overview of Private Motor Vehicle Traffic Regulation |
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| The ability to drive a motor vehicle on a public highway is not a fundamental right under the United States Constitution; it is a revocable privilege that is granted upon compliance with statutory licensing procedures. Whether the right to operate a motor vehicle it is termed a right or a privilege, one's ability to travel on public highways is always subject to reasonable regulation by the state in the valid exercise of its police power. Accordingly, state vehicle codes were promulgated to increase the safety and efficiency of public roadways, and it is viewed as an enhancement rather than an infringement upon a citizen's right to travel. The privilege properly may be revoked for noncompliance, and revocation is not an unconstitutional infringement of the revokee's right to travel. More... |
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| Penalties for Vehicular Homicide |
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| Vehicular homicide is a serious crime with serious penalties. The penalties for this crime vary depending on the state where the homicide occurred, the degree of the homicide, and any aggravating or mitigating circumstances. Vehicular homicide can be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony offense. More... |
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| Limits on Travel as a Consequence of DUI/DWI Conviction |
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| Various problems can occur after receiving a driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction. One of the potential problems that many people do not realize is possible limitations on travel. Many countries classify any crime as a reason to refuse or limit your entry into their country. More... |
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