DUIs of all kinds are serious in Georgia and across the United States, but being charged with one can be particularly bad for college students. Many may believe that being caught under the influence in a vehicle can be attributed to youthful indiscretion, but this...
Month: December 2019
Getting into — and out of — a DUI in Georgia
A driving under the influence charge can ruin your life. Police, the courts and the State of Georgia may come after you. The penalties are severe: fines, loss of license, jail time, community service and higher insurance costs. Getting into trouble You may receive a...
How prevalent is drowsy driving?
Sharing the road with other Georgia drivers is a major responsibility. When you are behind the wheel, you owe it to yourself and to other drivers to maintain safe driving habits to reduce the risk of accidents. What happens if you share the road with a drowsy driver?...
The fight against distracted driving
The State of Georgia decided to face the menace of distracted driving head-on by enacting a hands-free cellphone law on July 1, 2018. It is now illegal for anyone to use text while driving. The law makes it even more challenging to use any mobile device at all while...