New App Allows Drivers, Law Enforcement to Test Impairment with Ease
Shortly, assessing one’s level of drug impairment may become as simple as using a smartphone app. Enter DRUID (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs), an innovative tool designed to measure impairment through eye-tracking technology. This advancement not only has the potential to streamline the process of identifying impaired drivers but also serves as a valuable […]
Is Legalizing Powdered Alcohol a Good Idea?
The Colorado state government has had a lukewarm reception to the newest fad in drinking, a product called Palcohol. Recently approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Palcohol combines the high alcohol content of liquor with the portability of a powder – perfect for backpackers who want to enjoy a cocktail in […]
College Students and DUI/DWI
For many young people, college is the beginning of independence, which can be as stressful as it is liberating. The rigors of college life – classes, homework, jobs, pressure from parents and society, the nightmares of showing up late to class in only underwear (you will continue having these nightmares for the rest of your […]
D’oh! DUI?: Zero Visibility
Driving in low visibility situations can be dangerous – fog, heavy rain and snow all present unique dangers on the road. A Colorado man in West Virginia recently took “low visibility driving” to a whole new level – by driving with several inches of snow covering his windshield. Besides the obvious risks inherent to driving […]
What Do Attorneys Look for to Fight DUI/DWI Charges?
Being convicted of a DUI/DWI not only sucks, but it can wreak havoc on multiple aspects of your life. Background checks for potential careers, suspension of a driver’s license and ignition interlock devices can all have serious impacts on your future. Fortunately, there are attorneys out there who have your back – here’s how we try to […]
D’Oh DUI?: The Case of the Accidental Thief
Alcohol is a powerful drug. It lowers inhibitions and can make people do things they might never do sober. Picture the following, for example: a man visiting out-of-town family or friends celebrates a little too hard. Midnight comes, and he just wants to go home, so he grabs his keys and mistakenly decides he’s sober […]
Ups and Downs: NHTSA Releases Drunk/Drugged Driving Studies
As our national rates of drunk driving offenses drop, no doubt due to aggressive campaigning and education, the rate of other DUI offenses has continued to rise. Marijuana and prescription drugs are becoming increasingly prevalent in U.S. drivers. In last year’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Roadside Survey of Alcohol and Drug Use By Drivers, almost […]
While Mixing Medications, Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery!
Prescription drugs may not be one of the usual suspects when it comes to DUI causes, but drivers can still be impaired enough by medicine to be unsafe on the road. Case-in-point, the story of a Hayden School District superintendent whose mixture of pain medicine and muscle relaxers led to her crash on snowy Colorado […]
D’oh DUI?: This One’s Anything But Vanilla
Our latest “D’oh DUI” highlights a sobering fact: alcoholism is a vicious disease. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 17 million adults in 2012 had an alcohol use disorder, meaning that their drinking habits profoundly and negatively affected other aspects of their lives. One New York woman’s unconventional drinking habit […]
Drinking in Denver: A Digital Guide to Getting Home Safe
Our last blog post mentioned Denver’s elite status among the nation’s top cities using technology to get people out of their cars and onto alternative transit methods. Making sure residents and visitors have safe and accessible transportation is a major priority in maintaining public safety, and Denver is uniquely equipped to provide people with safe […]