Image: flanews The mandatory use of seat-belts in vehicles is intended to save lies of passengers in times of vehicular accidents. It has been proven and yet a good number choose to ignore it or forget it. What is behind this seeming aversion to the law? The Seatbelt Law mandates the installation of seatbelts on motor vehicles and the wearing of such seatbelts by … [Read more...]
Legal Remedies When Facing a DUI Case
Image: hospitalityriskssolutions Driving under the influence or DUI pertains to impaired driving that is brought about by being under the influence of liquor. This is usually determined by an alcohol test which will show that the driver has blood levels of alcohol in excess of the legal limit while driving a vehicle. It can also pertain to detection of certain drugs in the … [Read more...]
Preparing for winter driving
The rainy fall season has arrived, which means several things are around the corner: holidays, pumpkin pie and snow. You may look forward to the season, but few people look forward to driving on snow and ice. To keep you and your family safe on your way to and from family gatherings and other celebrations, consider the following tips: Maintenance The drop in temperature … [Read more...]
The Danger of Sleep-Deprived Driving
Image: sleepdisorders A driver who is not driving under the influence of liquor can become as deadly on the road if deprived of sleep. Liquor consumption and lack of sleep both impairs coordination and judgment while seriously slowing down the reaction time of drivers when faced with emergency situations. These two conditions require the same solution which is to keep off … [Read more...]
Age Limit in Driving
We are all familiar with the minimum age required of drivers that are legally allowed on the road. The typical minimum age is set at 16 years although there are specific locations that allow younger drivers at 15 years or require older ones at 18 years. The main reason why there is much emphasis on the minimum age requirement is because of statistics that show that the … [Read more...]