2010 Brings New Laws for California Drivers
Most people in California would agree that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a very bad idea. Whether you embrace the moral argument, fearing for the safety of innocent passengers, pedestrians or occupants in other cars or focus more on fiscal ramifications, understanding the enormous financial cost associated with defending a DUI charge (not to mention property damage and personal injury), few would argue that driving while intoxicated is no big deal.
So, why is California’s DUI problem worse than ever? Why are drivers continuing to make poor decisions with regard to drinking and driving? Perhaps it is a combination of factors. On the one hand, being under the influence likely reduces a driver’s ability to determine whether they are legally competent to get behind the wheel, especially those with chronic alcohol or substance abuse problems. On the other hand, California has some pretty lenient DUI laws and, when combined with the relatively small chance of begin pulled over, offers very little in the way of deterrence. … Continue Reading
