Utah Legislator Trying to Delay new 0.05% DUI Law
There is a new bill that has been introduced to congress that is trying to delay the new 0.05% BAC Utah DUI Law that goes into effect on New Year’s Eve this year.
More States May Lower Legal BAC Limit to 0.05%
A U.S. commissioned report by the National Academies of Sciences has suggested that the entire country needs to lower the BAC limit for driving from 0.08% to 0.05% just like how Utah has done.
Wrong-way Maserati Driver On I-15 Charged With DUI
A drunk driver in a Maserati caused a head on crash on Interstate 15 in Weber County early Saturday morning. The DUI collision occurred around 1 a.m. in the northbound side of I-15 near Riverdale Road, in Ogden.
Utah Police Are Ramping DUI Patrols During The Holidays
Utah law enforcement agencies are increasing enforcement of DUI patrols this holiday season. The Utah Highway Patrol has added 300 shifts that consist of troopers specifically looking for DUI drivers.
Industry Groups Still Trying to Repeal 0.05% Utah DUI Law
Many industries are speaking out against Utah’s new 0,05% BAC DUI Law. Industries such as Ski Utah, MADD, The American Beverage Institute, and all of Utah’s Bars.
Florida Woman Arrested for DUI After Riding Her Horse On the Highway
On Saturday November 4th, a 53 year-old woman was arrested by Florida Police for allegedly riding her horse while drunk on a very busy highway.
Nurse Wubbel Reaches $500,000 Settlement in Arrest Dispute
Alex Wubbel, the University of Utah Nurse who was arrested after she refused to cooperate on the illegal blood draw without a warrant has reached a settlement with the Salt Lake City Police Department. The agreement will pay Wubbels $500,000 and settle all possibilities of legal action concerning the arrest.
Utah Law Makers Considering Lighter Penalties for 0.05% DUI
The Utah Substance Abuse Advisory Council is investigating a tiered system of penalties for Utah drivers that are arrested for drunk driving under the upcoming 0.05% BAC Law, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
Utah Cop Who Violently Detained Nurse Is Fired
The Utah detective who violently detained a nurse after refusing to take a blood sample has been fired. Salt Lake City police spokesman said that Jeff Payne had been fired in connection with incident.
Man Suspected of DUI Dies in Rollover Crash in Centerville Utah
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