In Massachusetts, if a police officer suspects you of drunk driving, they will conduct a breathalyzer test to confirm it. If the machine reads 0.08 BAC, you'll be automatically arrested. But, if it reads 0.07 BAC and below, you may get a pass because the law assumes...
Rates of drunk driving in 2022
Each year, drunk driving accidents total 10,000 or more fatalities. Safety researchers claim that the numbers have decreased in the past few years. More than 100 accidents occur on average each year in Massachusetts. By June 2022, there have been several thousand...
Is drowsy driving as dangerous as drunk driving?
Studies show that drivers who get less than five hours of sleep before driving a vehicle in Massachusetts drive just as poorly as someone who is intoxicated. The lack of sleep can cause drivers to have a slower response time, making it easier to increase the risk of...
Driving under the influence of marijuana illegal, dangerous
As many residents of Massachusetts know, the recreational use of marijuana is legal in this state. However, there are still limits on this privilege. Importantly, it is illegal to drive while one is under the influence of this drug, even if he or she otherwise...
How alcohol consumption affects one’s driving ability
There are many people in Massachusetts who enjoy alcohol from time to time. They could drink for a variety of reasons and for the most part there is nothing wrong about drinking alcohol. However, if people consume too much alcohol, there are certain actions they...
Avoid being victimized by a drunk driver in Massachusetts
The weather was finally turning around and the forecast called for a clear weekend, cold but sunny. Sunday would be a good day to take the bike out for a nice afternoon ride. You did your maintenance checks on Saturday and topped off the gas tank. While everyone else...
Driving while high: What’s the real risk?
As the use of marijuana gains greater acceptance across America, serious questions need to be asked, such as, "How dangerous is it to drive while high on marijuana?" Unfortunately, at this point, the research on how much marijuana use impairs one's ability to drive is...
Drunk driving statistics for young people are sobering
According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Safety Administration, 28 people die every day because of drunk driving. The numbers of individuals injured in such accidents is much higher. The NHSTA calculated that costs for alcohol-impaired motor vehicle accidents...
Massachusetts State Police Escape Injury in Drunk Driving Accidents
Late last month, two separate car accidents on the same day almost had serious consequences for two Massachusetts State Police officers. In both cases, the driver who caused the motor vehicle accident is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.The first...
Massachusetts Crash Shows Just How Dangerous Texting and Drunk Driving Is
There is no question that drunk driving has led to the injuries and deaths of thousands of innocent victims - so, too, has texting and other distracted driving practices. Unfortunately, sometimes both alcohol and texting jointly lead to severe accidents. This...
