Get Informed - DUI & Other State Driving Laws

DUI & DWI Laws in Your State - A drunk driving charge carries serious penalties including the possibility of jail time, license suspension (or revocation), and significant fines. These penalties vary by state. Get detailed state-by-state information about the penalties for a first, second and third DUI.  Some recent articles include:

• Why Did They Stop You? The Visual Cues
• Pull Over: 10 Things You Should Know When Stopped for a DUI!
• When Does an Officer Have it? Probable Cause: 5 Things to Know
• Follow the Light:  The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) Test: Is it Reliable?
• Know Your Bladder: Why Urine Tests Are the Least Reliable Chemical Test 
• The Most Important Document in a DUI Case: Police Report FAQs
• Don't Get Bullied: Making a Plea Deal: 7 Things Every Driver Should Know
• What’s in a Name: The Many Ways to Say DUI

Cell Phone Laws - Does your state prohibit you from using your cell phone while driving? Learn about your state's "distracted driving" laws and about recent legislation that prohibits drivers from talking and texting while driving.

Speeding Laws - Learn about your state’s speeding law and -- if your state uses a point system -- the effect that a speeding ticket will have on your license.

What are the chances of going to jail for a driving offense?

Although no statistician has determined the odds of going to jail for a driving offense, the following conclusions can be made based on existing statistics:

• Vehicular homicide: A defendant is likely to go to jail if someone dies as a result of driving carelessly.
• 1^st DUI: Depending on the state, a defendant may go to jail (and it is mandatory in a few states).
• 2^nd DUI: Depending on the state, a defendant may go to jail (and it is mandatory in many states). 
• Location: Getting sentenced to jail time sometimes has more to do with where you are than what you did. Know your state’s laws.

Read Up On: Going to Jail for a Driving Offense.