Sunday, November 26, 2006
Driving tired the same as driving drunk
"Don't get behind the wheel if you're drowsy. As most holiday travelers hit the road to return home this weekend, the law is on the lookout for speeders, drunk drivers and people not wearing seatbelts. But they'll also be watching closely for something many of us may be guilty of - driving tired.
Law enforcement officials said it causes accidents and deaths every day. But millions of people still get behind the wheel tired and lives are at risk because of it. Each year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said more than 1,500 Americans die as a result of drowsy drivers. But, according to the National Sleep Foundation, two in 10 adult drivers admit to falling asleep on the roads."
Law enforcement officials said it causes accidents and deaths every day. But millions of people still get behind the wheel tired and lives are at risk because of it. Each year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said more than 1,500 Americans die as a result of drowsy drivers. But, according to the National Sleep Foundation, two in 10 adult drivers admit to falling asleep on the roads."
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Florida troopers to be out in force for speeding crackdown during Thanksgiving weekend
"The Florida Highway Patrol has announced a crackdown on speeders for the duration of the five-day Thanksgiving weekend. All FHP troopers assigned to office duties will be sent onto the roads starting on Wednesday to bolster the patrols for Operation Safe Ride, said Col. Chris Knight, FHP director. Those troopers, plus the ones normally assigned to road patrol, should translate into noticeable presence on the roads, he said. 'Based on our experience, we know that a black and tan patrol car tends to bring the best driving behavior out of people…that's why every available trooper and supervisor is being assigned to patrol duties during this time,' Knight said in a statement."
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Traffic police gear up for Thanksgiving DUI Tampa
"From a highway patrol plane hovering over Interstate 95 to motorcycle officers crouched along county roadways, authorities are readying plans for traffic enforcement during the Thanksgiving holiday. The beefed up patrols along the interstate, in Orlando and on the Florida Turnpike follow a steady rise in traffic fatalities during the four-day Thanksgiving weekend over the last three years."
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Sunday, November 19, 2006
Tampa Hillsborough DUI Attorney - Anti-DUI patrols out this weekend
baynews9.com - News : Anti-DUI patrols out this weekend:
"Hillsborough County holds the dubious distinction of leading Florida in alcohol-related fatalities and traffic crashes involving impaired drivers.
In an effort to reduce the number of crashes and deter drinking and driving, five law enforcement agencies will be holding anti-drinking-and- driving details in three locations from Nov. 17-19.
The first will take place from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday in the Brandon area.
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Hillsborough County from 10 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday.
The last detail occurs Sunday from 4 p.m. to midnight in northwestern Hillsborough County.
The anti-DUI details are part of Hillsborough County's Operation 3D."
"Hillsborough County holds the dubious distinction of leading Florida in alcohol-related fatalities and traffic crashes involving impaired drivers.
In an effort to reduce the number of crashes and deter drinking and driving, five law enforcement agencies will be holding anti-drinking-and- driving details in three locations from Nov. 17-19.
The first will take place from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday in the Brandon area.
The second detail will take place in northern More Information
Click here to learn more about drinking and driving in the Bay area and what's being done to fight it.
Hillsborough County from 10 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday.
The last detail occurs Sunday from 4 p.m. to midnight in northwestern Hillsborough County.
The anti-DUI details are part of Hillsborough County's Operation 3D."
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
DUI Polk County
Polk County Democrat: "New Program Offers Less Jail Time To Repeat DUI Drivers. Those arrested and sentenced for multiple counts of drunken driving will have an option that could lessen jail time.
Polk County commissioners approved the hiring of a counselor, probation officer and case manager for a new program that will offer treatment to drunken drivers. Paid for by a $90,700 grant from Florida Dept. of Transportation and user fees, the program, which is similar to drug court, will allow sentenced drivers to voluntarily join the program, and lessen their jail time.
The program is intended for repeat violators, and while commissioners were hopeful, Commission Chm. Jack Myers said the most important part of the program would be user support."
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Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Tampa DUI Attorney - $56,750 grant will aid DUI enforcement in Pembroke Pines: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
DUI Law Enforcement Grant: "Reinforcements, in the form of state money, are on the way to help . . . police combat driving under the influence.
A Florida Department of Transportation Highway Safety Grant Award for $56,750 will go toward overtime pay for one officer and equipment for a DUI reduction program. The city fronts the money and later is reimbursed by the state."
A Florida Department of Transportation Highway Safety Grant Award for $56,750 will go toward overtime pay for one officer and equipment for a DUI reduction program. The city fronts the money and later is reimbursed by the state."
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
DUI Tampa - Florida Hardship License Prohibited
Hardship License Prohibited:
1. Florida law prohibits any hardship reinstatement upon 2nd or subsequent suspension for test refusal or if driver has been convicted of (DUI) section 316.193, F.S., two or more times.
2. Persons disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle cannot obtain a hardship license to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
Florida DUI Hardship License
1. Florida law prohibits any hardship reinstatement upon 2nd or subsequent suspension for test refusal or if driver has been convicted of (DUI) section 316.193, F.S., two or more times.
2. Persons disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle cannot obtain a hardship license to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
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