Breathalyzers, in the form of hand-held devices that the police often use to gauge someone’s sobriety and get a read on their level of blood alcohol content (BAC), have become ubiquitous tools in law enforcement’s efforts to curb drunk driving. Consequently, people...
New Jersey drivers can encounter highway work zones any time of year. In the spring or summer, we’re likely to see roads being widened or otherwise updated. When massive snow or rain hits, it’s more common to see emergency repair work being done. Whatever the reason...
Unfortunately, there are many myths out there about drunk driving. People often repeat these without realizing that they’re inaccurate. Others overhear them, and it leads to mistakes that may include an arrest. Of course, ignorance is no excuse for a violation of the...
In New Jersey, drivers are discouraged from using hands-free devices while operating the car. It is technically legal, but just not recommended. That said, using a handheld device is entirely illegal and completely prohibited. People are not even allowed to talk on...
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is just a measure of the amount of alcohol in your system at any given time. This can be measured in various ways, with breath tests being the most common. But alcohol can also be detected with tools like urine tests or blood...
Reckless driving and careless driving are similar allegations. In both cases, they mean that a person was not driving safely. This can lead to a traffic stop, a ticket, fines, points on a person’s license and the like. But don’t assume that these two charges are...
The police may use a urine, blood or breath test to test a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC). BAC is the amount of alcohol found in the body at the time of testing. While blood tests are typically the most accurate, breath tests are often preferred because they can...
Say that your child has been injured at home, and you’re trying to get them to the hospital as quickly as you can. Or perhaps you and your spouse are going to have a child, and you believe your spouse has gone into labor. Either way, it’s an emergency situation and...
It can be difficult to set down a phone for a long commute. Many people have employers that expect them to remain in constant contact. It is also difficult to ignore the alerts that come in from a mobile device, especially if someone expects a message from a loved...