DUI Tampa - Law To Curb DUIs

12/8/2005 - A Law That Might Work To Curb DUIs - Opinion - Chattanoogan.com: "A Law That Might Work To Curb DUIs

It seems that I heard of a new law, or proposed new law, in Florida that addresses drunk driving. If someone is convicted of DWI then his/her license plate on their vehicle will be changed. The first three letters will be 'DUI' followed by the appropriate numbers. If the police see a vehicle on the road with these letters, they are allowed to stop the driver and test them, then and there, for intoxication. Their car license can be taken away and they can be jailed if they are convicted again of DUI. "

Holiday Advice for Drinking and Not Driving

baynews9.com: "There is not a cab fare in the world that could ever affect you as emotionally and financially as a DUI or DWI. So, select a designated driver or take a cab. Don't just make the responsible choice for yourself; do it for those law-biding citizens who may fall victim to your poor choices."

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DUI Tampa Holiday Party Tips

baynews9.com - News: "Tips for preventing intoxication and injuries and accidents on our roadways:

Serve a variety of beverages; not everyone drinks alcoholic beverages. In addition to alcohol, serve non-alcoholic fruit punch, soft drinks, coffee, and tea.

Prepare high protein food: cheeses, meats, hard-boiled or deviled eggs, seafood, fresh vegetables. Protein foods slow absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream. But avoid thinking that you can drink more because you're eating protein foods.

Avoid too many crackers and chips; they speed up alcohol entry into the bloodstream and increase the blood alcohol level at a faster rate.

Serve only coffee and tea and non-alcoholic beverages during the last hour of your party. This will allow some of your heavier drinkers an opportunity to eat and reduce their blood alcohol levels.

It is your responsibility to arrange for an intoxicated guest to arrive home safely. Drive him home, call a taxi, or have another guest take him home.

Don't feel bad singling people out to be 'cut off' from the bar. Consider asking them to eat before having more beverages or make them far weaker drinks than they would make themselves.

If you have a guest who is hovering by the bar and emptying the Bacardi bottle, then remove it. "

DUI Refusal Breath Test

baynews9.com - News : On the hunt for drivers under the influence: "Refusal to submit to a required breath, urine, or blood test will result in:

At least six and possibly 12 months' suspension of the driver's license
Prosecution for DUI"

Second Time Offenders

baynews9.com - News : On the hunt for drivers under the influence: "Second-time offenders face the following possible, even stricter, punishment:

Mandatory terms of imprisonment
Increased fines and revocation periods
Mandatory attendance of a substance abuse education course"

DUI Tampa - First Time Offenders

baynews9.com - News : On the hunt for drivers under the influence: "First-time offenders face the following possible punishment:

A minimum fine of $250
Imprisonment for up to six months
At least 50 hours of community service
At least six months' revocation of the driver's license
Mandatory attendance of a substance abuse education course"

Arcadia DUI Enforcement

The Arcadia Police Department will conduct DUI enforcement operations during the holidays to identify and arrest impaired drivers as part of Florida's "You Drink and Drive, You Lose" DUI enforcement. "Florida recorded 15 alcohol-related traffic deaths during the official Christmas holiday period last year," said Arcadia City Marshal Charles Lee. "We will do everything in our power to ensure that this holiday season is safer."

The "You Drink and Drive, You Lose" program runs from Saturday through Jan. 1. Law enforcement agencies across Florida are mobilizing to save lives.

In Arcadia, a DUI patrol and checkpoint is scheduled for Dec. 16 and 17, Dec. 23 and 24 and Dec. 30 and 31. The checkpoint will begin at 8 p.m. and end at 2 p.m. It will take place near State Road 70 and Parker Avenue. Additional operations may be scheduled.

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DUI Lawyer - Crystal River against DUIs

"CRYSTAL RIVER - The Police Department will participate in a national program to combat drunken driving Saturday through Jan. 1. The department received a $78,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation to address alcohol-involved crashes, which make up about 15 percent of the crashes in the city. This year, Crystal River has investigated one alcohol-related fatality. 'We are committed to making sure Crystal River citizens can enjoy the holiday season without the trauma of a fatality crash,' police Chief Steven Burch stated. The department will conduct a DUI saturation patrol Dec. 16, as well as deploy additional officers on New Year's Eve."

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