The CDC reports that 1.8% of Oklahoma drivers have admitted to driving after drinking. A driver in Oklahoma City may face several penalties if they are convicted of drunk driving. Overview of Oklahoma DUI laws Standard drivers with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher are considered to be under the influence under…
When a police officer arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Oklahoma, you probably know that the arrest will be expensive. The state estimates that DUI charges cost approximately $10,000 for the individual arrested because of court costs and fines. People can lose even more money if they need to take…
Being arrested for DUI in Oklahoma can be shocking. You might know you’re innocent, but the police have taken you into custody. However, you should know about some mistakes police often make. No reasonable suspicion to make a traffic stop Police officers must have reasonable suspicion that a crime has been, or is in…
Receiving a citation for DUI in Oklahoma is a serious legal matter. Not only can drivers be charged when drinking alcohol, but they can also be ticketed for being under the influence of other substances. Even those who drive while using legal medical marijuana can still be cited, and the chemical can actually stay…
Alcohol can impair the judgment of a driver, so all U.S. states impose stiff penalties. Even a first DUI offense in Oklahoma can have serious sequences for drivers. Statistics put how widespread the problem still is into perspective. Drunk driving statistics The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that drunk driving caused 10,551 fatal…
Just like other states, Oklahoma has laws relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It’s important to understand the classifications and the penalties. What is the difference between DUI and DWI? DUI and DWI are two different charges in Oklahoma. DUI relates to driving while your blood alcohol concentration or BAC…
Getting arrested for a DUI in Oklahoma is no fun. If police suspect you of being impaired, they will typically arrest you on the spot and impound your vehicle. Getting your car back, going through the court process and regaining your driving privileges can take time. Here are three things that you can usually…
Drunk driving is illegal for anyone on public roads. However, there are certain individuals who face harsher penalties and stricter rules than other drivers. Commercial drivers undergo extra training so that they can obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) that allows them to legally operate an 18-wheeler or similar commercial vehicles. In addition to…
Like every state in the union, Oklahoma has robust DUI laws on the books. But did you know that drunk driving laws, as they stand now, are a relatively new phenomenon? The first DUI laws Most people credit New York with passing the first drunk driving law in 1910. In reality, New Jersey was…
Even first-time DUI offenders in Oklahoma can be ordered to install an ignition interlock device in their cars. If you have one of these devices in your vehicle, you are responsible for maintaining it and using it correctly. Failing to use the interlock device responsibly can result in further charges. How to avoid an…