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January 07, 2010

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Did You Know?

A well known is the fact that the consumption of alcohol can cause impairment
Perhaps less recognized is that fact that impairment rises gradually at a lower level but dramatically at a higher level of blood alcohol concentration BAC. About half of auto fatalities involve drivers with BACs of .16 or higher. Impairment occurs at a lower level, but it's especially important to prevent driving with high BACs.

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	News about DUI & Drunk Driving cases in Tennessee and nationwide: Bill Signed To Combat Underage Drinking And Drunk Driving In his capacity as Acting Governor, Lt. Governor Aiona signed into law, H.B. 2639, H.B. 3242 and S.B. 702 as part of the Lingle-Aiona Administratio... Read more > Hazelden and MADD Collaborate Hazelden and MADD Collaborate To Bring Evidence-Based Alcohol Prevention Curriculum To Elementary Students Center City , ... Read more > National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month "Last year in Illinois, 614 people were killed as a result of alcohol related crashes," said ISP Director Sam W. Nolen. "Through strict enforcement... Read more > More DUI Drunk Driving News >

Drunk Driving Terms

Today's Terms

Ignition Interlock Devices

Definition:
The courts may require first and repeat DUI offenders to use Ignition Interlock Devices. To start the vehicle, the driver must blow into the device. The vehicle will not start if the driver's blood alcohol content exceeds 0.05%.

OUI

Definition:
OUI is operating or attempting to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. "Intoxicants" are any substance, including alcohol and both illegal and prescription drugs. A person is "under the influence" if their mental or physical faculties are impaired to the slightest degree, regardless of whether it affects the a actual operation of the vehicle.

Child endangerment

Definition:
Most states now have some kind of child endangerment statute. Currently, 27 states have statutes that create special sanctions for cases of driving under the influence while the offender is transporting a child at the time of the offense.

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Tennessee Drunk-Driving Attorney

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Antioch
Brentwood
Bristol
Chattanooga
Clarksville
Cleveland
Clinton
Collierville
Columbia
Cookeville
Cordova
Dayton
Dyersburg
Elizabethton
Franklin
Gallatin
Goodlettsville
Hendersonville
Hermitage
Hixson

Jackson
Johnson City
Kingsport
Knoxville
Lebanon
Madison
Maryville
Mc Minnville
Memphis
Millington
Morristown
Mount Juliet
Murfreesboro
Nashville
Oak Ridge
Shelbyville
Smyrna
Soddy Daisy
Springfield
Tullahoma

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