Everyone with a driver’s license has the right to operate a motor vehicle, but some drivers pose a higher risk than others. Teenagers have the highest incidence of accidents, and this puts other drivers in danger. One of the reasons teenagers are in so many crashes is...
Month: April 2020
What are field sobriety tests?
Officers may ask New Jersey residents accused of DUI to take sobriety tests. There are several types of tests they may request. One of the most common to start out with are field sobriety tests. Today we will discuss these tests. Sobriety Tests FieldSobrietyTests.org...
How the police use reasonable suspicion in a traffic stop
The police must abide by a set of policies and procedures at both the state and federal levels. The U.S. Constitution sets forth basic guidelines for police to follow to avoid infringing on your civil liberties. Law enforcement does have tools of investigation at...
How does blood alcohol concentration relate to drunkenness?
You probably already know that operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher is illegal. However, the effects of alcohol can be felt much earlier, oftentimes being present from the first or second drink. Understanding how much it takes...