Motorcycle accidents are common on the U.S roads. According to the NHTSA, more than 48,000 people lost their lives between 2007 and 2016 as a result of motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, these figures may rise in the coming years if proper safety measures are not...
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Dangers to semi-truck drivers on South Dakota roadways
When charged with DUI traffic violations, semi-truck drivers are particularly vulnerable to license revocation and fines in South Dakota. Semi-truck accidents with DUI-impaired drivers can result in serious injuries and fatalities. Many conditions can...
The 3 ways the authorities charge possession
Driving in South Dakota with drugs can land you in hot water. The police have the right to allege possession of drugs which may land on you or extend out to others in the same vicinity. Having the drugs alone may not constitute a criminal charge, but knowing you have...
Why you should never leave an accident scene in South Dakota
Whether you are a resident of South Dakota or are simply on vacation, you must drive carefully on the state’s roadways. With a bit of care, you can likely increase your chances of avoiding an automobile collision. Eventually, though, you may find yourself in the...
Utah lowers BAC limit. Will other states follow?
One of the biggest pieces of news of the new year is the new drunk driving law in Utah. The blood alcohol content limit is now 0.05 percent in the Beehive State, down from the national limit of 0.08 percent. This is the strictest law regarding driving...
Opioid use on the rise throughout rural areas
America is in the midst of a crisis. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, opioid overdoses accounted for 72,000 untimely deaths in 2017. That number was up 15 percent from 2016. When the data for 2018 comes out next year, it will, no doubt, show another...
What are your risks at a sobriety checkpoint?
As you know, the holiday season means time spent with family and friends, which often involves alcohol. Law enforcement is also aware of this, and they take measures during prime drunk driving periods to keep intoxicated drivers off South Dakota roads. You might not...
How to avoid a DUI on vacation
When visiting the Spearfish or Sturgis area visiting friends and family, attending an event or simply out on a weekend getaway, you deserve to have some fun. This may involve enjoying some alcohol at one of the local bars. However, you do not need to get a...
Tourists and arrests while on vacation
When you go on vacation, the last thing you expect to happen is a police arrest. However, some locales are quite aggressive when it comes to cracking down on particular behaviors that tourists engage in, and areas such as Sturgis is one of them. Law enforcement...
DUI laws are tougher on truckers
Anyone who faces a DUI conviction may worry that the harsh penalties could cause difficulties with work. At the least, license suspension or revocation can lead to transportation issues. For commercial drivers, the repercussions may be much worse if they are...