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The New Program Allows Court Ordered Offenders to Complete The Victim Impact Program at Home on Their Own Schedule Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 Online Impact Panel, a new website dedicated to offering an alternate means of education to court ordered offenders, has recently announced the launch of an online Victim Impact Panel program. A Victim Impact Panel, also known as VIPs, is an awareness program for offenders convicted of driving under the influence. Since the panel consists of...

DMV.us.org allows customers to receive their driving history in an easy way and shares how to maintain a good driving record with the new Driver's Knowledge Program. San Jose, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2013 From DMV.us.org motorists can always get their driving history with minimum inconveniences. Drivers can always visit this website to check out their driving history reports like how many points accumulated within a certain period, the types of tickets that issued, whether a charge of...

Drinking and driving is dangerous at any age, but for those who are under the legal drinking age it can result in even greater consequences. This winter, Icandrive.ca offers young drivers important information about the risks of underage drinking and driving. Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) January 22, 2013 Any time a driver gets behind the wheel after drinking, they risk very serious consequences, including legal penalties, higher car insurance rates and of course the chance that someone could...

AAA warns of impaired driving dangers and announces support of ignition interlocks WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRWEB) December 26, 2012 As Americans prepare for holiday celebrations, AAA reminds drivers and passengers alike of the dangers on the roads this New Year’s Day, which consistently ranks as the year’s deadliest day for alcohol-related fatalities. To strengthen efforts to protect the public against drunk drivers and reduce alcohol-related traffic deaths, AAA is announcing its support of...

AAA warns of impaired driving dangers and announces support of ignition interlocks WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Americans prepare for holiday celebrations, AAA reminds drivers and passengers alike of the dangers on the roads this New Year's Day, which consistently ranks as the year's deadliest day for alcohol-related fatalities. To strengthen efforts to protect the public against drunk drivers and reduce alcohol-related traffic deaths, AAA is announcing...

In recognition of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, attorney Larry Disparti of The Disparti Law Group, P.A., urges Florida to adopt ‘per se’ laws, also known as ‘zero-tolerance’ laws, for drugged driving. Tampa, Fla. (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 Tampa car accident attorney Larry Disparti said today that National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in December should inspire state leaders to consider laws that would reduce the risk of drugged driving accidents in Florida. The...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One of North Carolina's most notable legislative efforts this year will go into effect December 1, essentially expanding sanctions and monitoring requirements for repeat drunk drivers. Laura's Law, named after teenager Laura Fortenberry, who was killed by a three-time convicted drunk driver, originally was signed in to law in 2011. In July 2012 state lawmakers tackled some administrative items in the language of the law that streamlined...

DENVER, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New data on repeat, high-risk drunk drivers ordered to be monitored continuously for drinking shows that violations increase an average of 54% on Thanksgiving Day. The holiday, now considered one of the deadliest for alcohol-related fatalities by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is second only to New Year's Eve/Day, when violations jump 62%. The numbers are consistent with data from a number of organizations, including the...

DENVER, Nov. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New data on repeat, high-risk drunk drivers ordered to be monitored continuously for drinking shows that violations increase an average of 54% on Thanksgiving Day. The holiday, now considered one of the deadliest for alcohol-related fatalities by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is second only to New Year's Eve/Day, when violations jump 62%. The numbers are consistent with data from a number of organizations, including the...

The veteran attorney at the Law Offices of Whitney Buchanan says he is encouraged that fewer young people are endangering themselves and others, but that more work needs to be done to drive down the numbers. Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) October 18, 2012 Albuquerque car accident lawyer Whitney Buchanan today said a new report showing that fewer teenagers are drinking and driving underscores the importance of taking measures to protect young people. According to a Reuters report published Oct. 2...