Drivers must be fully capable of safely operating the vehicle before they begin to drive. There are times when a person may feel that they can drive but are actually impaired to the point that it becomes a safety hazard. A drunk driver can cause crashes that injure or kill innocent people. One misconception is that the driver has to be legally impaired to face any consequences for their intoxication. In Colorado, it’s possible to face criminal charges and civil…

If you’ve lost a family member to a drunk driver or been involved in a serious accident that left you with devastating injuries, you may have one simple question: Why? Why would someone put you in danger like this? Why would they get behind the wheel, knowing full well that they were impaired and may cause an accident? There are many different reasons and excuses that people give. To put an end to drunk driving, we need to understand what…

Vehicles come equipped with many different onboard technologies these days. Some of them can help you be aware of individuals or objects along your car’s blind spots, and others can let you know if you travel out of your lane. These are only two (of many) examples of how technology has made driving safer in recent years. There’s some technology that few motorists know exists unless they’ve had the misfortune of knowing someone who’s faced drunk driving charges and had…

Why do drunk driving laws exist? Three of the main reasons are to keep roadways safer, to punish those who disregard the safety of others and to deter people from driving under the influence. Deterrence is one of the top perceived benefits of drunk driving laws, but many past offenders continue to drive while incapacitated. In 2015, a motorist under the influence of alcohol lost control of his car and collided head-on with another vehicle in Arapahoe County. The driver…

Almost everyone will readily agree that drunk driving is a dangerous practice. The sad truth is that some people think that they have enough skill or experience with drinking and driving to think that they can do it safely. Others just assume that they can avoid enforcement efforts. Impaired drivers on the Colorado roads cause a lot of increased risk for the community as a whole. Drunk drivers are dangerous not only because they drive while impaired but also because…