Near the end of 2019, Oklahoma legislators passed the Impaired Driver Accountability Program, which included expanded use of ignition interlock devices (IIDs). These are essentially portable breathalyzer tests for your vehicle that don’t allow the car to start unless the driver passes a breath-alcohol test. There are some definite upsides to the use of…
When police pull over a motorist for driving under the influence (DUI) in Oklahoma, offenders face several penalties. Punishments include license suspension, fines and even jail time. The state may increase penalties based on the nature of the DUI charge, called an aggravated DUI. Oklahoma drivers who understand the rules and punishments of an…
For many in the U.S., the Labor Day holiday weekend offers one last chance to enjoy what’s left of summer. But as with other major holidays in the U.S., Labor Day is one of the deadliest times to drive on the road. Many people choose to spend their time off traveling by car or…
Once upon a time, phones were used to make phone calls. Today, of course, our phones are indispensable sources of information, instantly connecting us to everything online. Because our phones already offer a world of information, plus cameras, countless apps, music, movies and more, Apple, Samsung and other phone-makers have struggled to develop unique…
Earning a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a challenging process. Applicants must undergo rigorous training in driving big rig trucks, with double clutches and incredible weights. Professional truck drivers are highly skilled individuals whose job demands high performance and safety standards. Consequently, Oklahoma lawmakers hold commercial drivers to a higher legal standard, especially when…
When police officers in Oklahoma pull over a motorist whom they suspect of driving under the influence of alcohol, it is common to ask the driver to take a field sobriety test. In most cases, this field sobriety test will include a breath test. Police officers do not possess the authority to force a…
Arrests for driving under the influence usually occur after a traffic stop. Sometimes, there are checkpoints set up to catch intoxicated drivers. Regardless of the circumstances, DUI arrests in Oklahoma typically involve someone operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol level beyond the legal limit. A person does not need to be operating a…
In Oklahoma, it’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above .08. Besides field sobriety tests, the most common way police officers will determine a person’s BAC is with a breathalyzer. Breathalyzers are more convenient and less invasive than blood tests, but they are also less accurate. In fact, preliminary breath tests…
Oklahoma resident Allen Glover, made famous by Netflix’s “Tiger King,” has been arrested for the DUI-related crime known as Actual Physical Control, or APC. Someone accused of APC must be shown to have a blood alcohol content over the legal limit of 0.08, but it does not need to be shown that the person…
An Oklahoma cardiologist was sentenced to 17 years in prison on May 21 for striking and killing a motorcyclist while under the influence of alcohol. The sentencing hearing was scheduled after a jury found the Oklahoma City resident guilty of leaving the scene of an accident, manslaughter in the first degree and aggravated driving…