Tag: Wisconsin
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Three Common Ways Drunk Drivers Are Arrested
When you hear about drunk driving arrests on the news, no matter what state that driver is from or who it is, there are usually a few common themes. That’s…
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Tough Drunk Driving Laws In Wisconsin, But There’s Still A Problem
The state of Wisconsin kicked off their New Year with tougher drunk driving laws. That’s a good thing, so why is there still a problem? While they’ve toughed up on…
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Bigger Push For Ignition Interlock Compliance In Wisconsin
It’s a new year, and that means there are new OWI (operating while impaired) laws in Wisconsin. As of January 1st, 2017, if you receive a fourth drunk driving conviction…
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Drinking And Driving Firefighter Kills Uber Driver In Wisconsin
Uber has gained quite a reputation as transportation for anyone looking for a safe ride or as a way to prevent drinking and driving, and although it does provide a…
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Ignition Interlocks Are The Only Choice That Makes Sense, Wisconsin
Ignition interlocks work because they have one simple function: they stop someone drunk from driving. They work so well that Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has hard data to show…
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Father And Son Cause Drunk Driving Crashes 33 Years Apart
Have you ever wondered whether alcoholism is hereditary? If you have a parent, grandparent, or other family member who has struggled with alcohol addiction, the genetic link is definitely something…
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Drunk Drivers In Wisconsin Not Installing Ignition Interlocks
There are a lot of drunk drivers in Wisconsin, and a lot of first time offenders are becoming repeat drunk drivers thanks to the state’s easy going first offender penalties.…
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Fish And Chips Won’t Excuse Wisconsin Drunk Driving Charge
Imagine you’re at your local fish and chip spot and you’ve eaten your fair share of the beer battered cod. Besides feeling extremely bloated, would you feel a little tipsy…
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Parents Avoid Wisconsin OWI By Letting Their 9 Year Old Drive
There isn’t a lot of incentive to stay sober behind the wheel in Wisconsin. Because Wisconsin OWI laws (operating while impaired) only require a first time offender to pay a…
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Wisconsin Drunk Drivers Could Soon Be Ignition Interlock Users
It’s no surprise that traffic fatalities have increased in Wisconsin. According to the Department of Transportation they’ve jumped by 13% over the past year, and you can blame 1/3 of…
