There’s a good reason why motorists are cautioned against drinking and driving. Alcohol can impair your vision, reduce your reaction time, and cause you to fall asleep behind the wheel. As this article from The Register Guard reports, ignoring this maxim can make driving a serious hazard: “A 30-year-old Springfield man was charged with drunken […]
Don’t drink and drive is a common refrain heard around this time of year. With holiday parties and other events, some individuals are more tempted to drink and drive now than at other times of the year. If you or someone you know thinks about getting behind the wheel after a few drinks, keep these […]
If the possibility of harming yourself or others is not enough incentive, you could also face life changing legal consequences when you choose to drink and drive. Oregon has an implied consent law, meaning that by driving in Oregon you imply that you consent to a breath, blood or urine test. Drivers over 21 years […]
Drunk Driving: A Problem at All Levels On New Year’s Eve, a DHS worker was arrested for drunk driving. She failed a field sobriety test and was found to have a blood alcohol level of three times the legal limit. She claimed that she was on call at the time and was responding to a […]
Police have found through their investigation of a hit and run in Vancouver last week, that the suspect was a repeat drunk driver. This information was reported by neighbors of the suspect. This time, there are serious consequences. Two women were killed when they were hit but a truck turning left through an intersection. The […]
