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Here is a portion of a press release from the Department of Transporation and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. It centers on a new nation-wide strategy to arrest drunk drivers. The program calls for judges to be available at DWI check-points to sign search warrants to allow officers to take blood, breath or urine samples… Continue reading DWI No-Refusal Program
The following excerpt is re-printed from a bulletin of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. The bulletin addresses the risks of teen-age drunk driving in Louisiana and reviews some sobering statistics. The bullentin was released the last week of July 2011. I think it is worth a read: “If you are a teenager or the parent… Continue reading Teenage Drunk Driving
According to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, the chance of a drunk driver getting arrested in Louisiana has increased sharply over the past five years. In 2010 officers made 31,065 DWI arrests, an increase of almost 5,200 from the 25,870 DWI arrests made just five years earlier. This does not necessarily mean that we have… Continue reading DUI arrests on increase in Louisiana
Below is a listing of basic Traffic Safety Laws in Louisiana. Drivers should be aware that it is now a ticketable offense to drive while “texting” and driving with a “headset” or “headphones”. Likewise, anyone under 12, is prohibited from riding in the open bed of a pick-up. This law alone (if in effect years… Continue reading Traffic Safety Laws in Louisiana
The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission through a press release cautioned motorists against speeding during the heavy summer travel period. Motorist should also be aware that enforcement activity, including DWI checkpoints, are usually increased by the State Police and local authorities during the upcoming 4th of July holiday. BATON ROUGE –With the heavy summer travel season… Continue reading Louisiana Highway Safety Commission warns drivers
In a recent article appearing on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website – The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission presented “2010 DWI Enforcement Awards” on March 15 of 2011 to a father and son for their efforts in getting impaired operators of vehicles and vessels off the streets and waterways. Louisiana Department of Wildlife… Continue reading DWI not limited to highway travel
According to a recent report in the Times Picayune Louisiana drivers do not rank very high in their knowledge of highway traffic rules. The article indicates that Louisiana drivers, and women in particular, may not be pleased with the results of the latest GMAC National Drivers Test. The test measured America’s driving IQ in all… Continue reading Drivers need to know rules of the road
On behalf of Harmon Smith & Vourvoulias, L.L.C. on Friday, May 20, 2011 When you or someone you care about is arrested on drunk driving charges, an experienced lawyer can be of great assistance and look out for your rights. Louisiana’s legal system can be confusing and intimidating, with a unique set of rules and… Continue reading Welcome to our New Orleans Drunk Driving Blog