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6 Safety Tips for St. Patrick’s Day

Avoid a DUI on St. Patrick’s Day St. Patricks’ Day is just around the corner, falling on Wednesday, March 17th of this year. But before you and your friends dress up in green-colored outfits and hit the bars for a night out, you must have a safety plan in place. This is because St. Patrick’s Day is not as lucky...

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Do DUI Laws Make it Illegal for a Passenger to Drink in a Car?

Colorado’s laws prohibit a person from driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. If the driver’s blood alcohol concentration was .08 or more, they could be charged with a DUI.Drinking in a car is generally not allowed in most states, as it is against the law to have any open container of alcohol in the passenger area of...

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Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Colorado?

Police are generally not able to stop a motorist unless there is probable cause for it. In the event that a motorist is stopped without probable cause, any evidence obtained from it would be thrown out and any charges would likely be dismissed. DUI checkpoints in Colorado are a common sight, especially during holidays and weekends when people tend...

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Tips for Safe Driving

When you are behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, driving safely should be your priority. Your life and the lives of others count on it. Unfortunately, distractions on the road are only increasing, especially with the pervasive presence of smartphones. It is important to remember that, even though we might all lead busy lives and are tempted to...

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