Driving Under Influence (DUI) laws and penalties
Driving Under Influence (DUI) violation is one of the leading causes of fatal motorcycle accident in California. The unprotected body of the motorist exposes him to injuries during accidents or collision with a vehicle. The impact can cause fractured bones and amputated arms/ legs.
Worse, the head and spinal cord may be severely injured. If this happens, vital functions may collapse and a cardiac arrest will occur.
While some intoxicated motorists are lucky to survive an accident, the effects of traumatic brain injury or amputation may leave him/her dependent on external support system for life.
Because of the increasing violation in DUI law, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) implements stricter regulations against drunk motorcycle riders.
DUI law on motorcycle includes:
1. Prohibition on the operation of motorcycle while impaired or intoxicated by alcohol or substance.
2. Prohibition on the operation of motorcycle if the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test shows beyond 0.08 percent limit.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers may ask suspected intoxicated motorists to stop, pull over, and undergo field sobriety test. It includes psychomotor and mental activity that aims to assess the impairment. Examples are: Eye and penlight test, straight line walking, and practical mental tests.
If the motorcycle rider fails to pass the field sobriety test, the police officer may conduct the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test using a Breathalyzer. If the motorist has a high percentage of alcohol content, and has risked or caused an accident; police officers may take him to a hospital and have him undergo a urine or blood test.
California has implied consent laws that make every motorist obliged to undergo chemical test, if intoxication symptoms are evident. The acceptance of driving privilege includes the acceptance for the responsibility to avoid intoxication as it may risk safety or injure other motorists or civilians.
Refusing to undergo field sobriety test and chemical test has corresponding penalties under existing state laws. License can be suspended for six months up to one year.
The state of California also implements zero tolerance law among motorcycle drivers under the age of 21. It means that no trace of alcohol in the young motorists' body should be found.
The state of California is serious in implementing heavier penalties for DUI violators. It includes suspension of license, probation, fines, community service, and imprisonment. The penalty increases as the DUI violation is repeated.
Heavier penalties also apply when there is a child in the vehicle, or the DUI violation caused injury or property damage.
If you are convicted of DUI, you may consult with a Defense attorney in Los Angeles to help you lessen the penalty, or clarify your fault in a property damage or accident.
Worse, the head and spinal cord may be severely injured. If this happens, vital functions may collapse and a cardiac arrest will occur.
While some intoxicated motorists are lucky to survive an accident, the effects of traumatic brain injury or amputation may leave him/her dependent on external support system for life.
Because of the increasing violation in DUI law, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) implements stricter regulations against drunk motorcycle riders.
DUI law on motorcycle includes:
1. Prohibition on the operation of motorcycle while impaired or intoxicated by alcohol or substance.
2. Prohibition on the operation of motorcycle if the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test shows beyond 0.08 percent limit.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers may ask suspected intoxicated motorists to stop, pull over, and undergo field sobriety test. It includes psychomotor and mental activity that aims to assess the impairment. Examples are: Eye and penlight test, straight line walking, and practical mental tests.
If the motorcycle rider fails to pass the field sobriety test, the police officer may conduct the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test using a Breathalyzer. If the motorist has a high percentage of alcohol content, and has risked or caused an accident; police officers may take him to a hospital and have him undergo a urine or blood test.
California has implied consent laws that make every motorist obliged to undergo chemical test, if intoxication symptoms are evident. The acceptance of driving privilege includes the acceptance for the responsibility to avoid intoxication as it may risk safety or injure other motorists or civilians.
Refusing to undergo field sobriety test and chemical test has corresponding penalties under existing state laws. License can be suspended for six months up to one year.
The state of California also implements zero tolerance law among motorcycle drivers under the age of 21. It means that no trace of alcohol in the young motorists' body should be found.
The state of California is serious in implementing heavier penalties for DUI violators. It includes suspension of license, probation, fines, community service, and imprisonment. The penalty increases as the DUI violation is repeated.
Heavier penalties also apply when there is a child in the vehicle, or the DUI violation caused injury or property damage.
If you are convicted of DUI, you may consult with a Defense attorney in Los Angeles to help you lessen the penalty, or clarify your fault in a property damage or accident.
posted by Mesriani Law at
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1 Comments:
Driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages is considered to be one in the severe violations around the world. Most of the nations have severe punishment for this kind of offense, as while drunk and driving it may lead to accidents that injures other persons too. In the event when one is booked for drunken drive, the best, the person can do is to get DUI Lawyers to save him.
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