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Sean’s Law This Law allows the judge to suspend the license or learner’s permit of a minor charged with DWI or DWAI until the minor’s next court appearance. Tiffany’s LawDirects that the judge consider prior DWI or DWAI convictions when sentencing a person for Boating While Intoxicated or Boating While Ability Impaired.Additional Considerations When Your License is Revoked The Department of Motor Vehicles determines when your license can be returned if it is revoked. The restoration or reinstatement of a revoked license is not automatic. You must reapply for your license and may have to pass tests. Relicensure applicants with two or more alcohol or drugged driving-related convictions or incidents within the preceding 25 years will be required to serve their entire revocation period and will be required to submit proof of rehabilitation. Relicensure applicants with three or four alcohol or drug driving-related convictions or chemical test refusals within 25 years, but no serious driving offenses, must wait at least five years before submitting a relicensure application.  An applicant with three or four alcohol or drug driving-related convictions or chemical test refusals within 25 years, along with a serious driving offense, will be permanently revoked.  Also, persons with five or more alcohol or drug-related driving convictions in a lifetime will be permanently revoked. Those denied re-licensure will have the opportunity to request an exception to the denial.  Additional information on how to request restoration after a driver license revocation can be found on the DMV website.Courts must order all drivers convicted of misdemeanor or felony drunk driving charges to install and maintain ignition interlock devices on any vehicles they own or operate at their own expense, in addition to any other terms of the sentence.

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Drowsy Driving | Office of Traffic Safety
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 10 to 20 percent of large truck or bus crashes involved a tired driver.

Signs of Driver Fatigue

Yawning or blinking frequently
Wandering or disconnected thoughts (daydreaming)
Difficulty remembering the past few miles driven
Missing an exit
Drifting from lane or hitting a rumble strip

 Drivers at Most Risk

Commercial drivers (large trucks, tow trucks, tractor trailers or buses) who travel long distances and often at night.
Graveyard shift workers and employees on rotating or long shifts.
Young drivers (more than 50 percent of drowsy driving crashes involved drivers under the age of 25).
People with untreated sleep disorders.

Preventing Driver Sleepiness

Get enough sleep. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7 to 9 hours for adults.
Stick to a consistent sleep schedule.
Avoid driving alone. Drowsy driving crashes often involve drivers traveling alone.
Take a break every two hours or 100 miles.
Avoid alcohol or taking medications that can make you sleepy. Don’t drive after taking medications with a “may cause drowsiness” or other driving/operating machinery warning label.
If you are feeling sleepy, pull over to a safe place like a highway rest area and take a 15-20-minute nap. Turning up the radio or rolling down the windows are not effective ways to stay alert.
Drinking caffeinated beverages is not a long-term fix to staying awake. The effects are short-lived, and you might not be as alert as you think you are.
If you have symptoms of a sleep disorder, such as snoring or feeling sleepy during the day, talk to your doctor about treatment options.

Drowsy Driving Similar to Drunk Driving
Studies have shown that going too long without sleep can impair your ability to drive the same way as drinking too much alcohol.
For example, being awake for 24 hours is like having a blood content (BAC) of .10%, which is above the 08% legal limit.

Resources

NHTSA – Drowsy Driving
CDC – Drowsy Driving
CDC ­– Shift Workers and Sleep
American Academy of Sleep Medicine ­– Drowsy Driving Warning Signs
Efforts to Reduce Impaired Driving | Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
Leandra’s Law11-year-old Leandra Rosado’s life came to a tragic end on October 11, 2009, in a DWI crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway. She and 6 other children were in a car driven by Carmen Huertas, a friend’s mother, who was under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle spun out of control and Leandra’s body was ejected out of the vehicle's window causing her death. The 6 other children were seriously injured as well. Leandra’s father, Lenny Rosado, has become a fierce proponent of harsher DWI laws and his lobbying combined with momentum from the tragic crash has led to quick changes in New York’s DWI laws.The Proposed Legislation became effective as Law on November 18, 2009:Any person operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (.08 BAC or greater) or impaired by drugs and transporting a child 15 years old or younger shall be charged with a Class E felony punishable by up to 4 years in state prison.Ignition Interlock Mandate effective August 15, 2010:Any driver upon conviction for a misdemeanor or felony DWI offense as part of any sentence must have an interlock device installed on all vehicles owned or operated by the defendant. The driver is responsible for paying for the installation and maintenance of the interlock device.Vince’s Law (Multiple DWI Offenses) The penalty level for offenders who commit 4 or more DWI offenses within 15 years is a Class D Felony with an indeterminate prison sentence 2 1/3 to 7 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Sean’s Law This Law allows the judge to suspend the license or learner’s permit of a minor charged with DWI or DWAI until the minor’s next court appearance. Tiffany’s LawDirects that the judge consider prior DWI or DWAI convictions when sentencing a person for Boating While Intoxicated or Boating While Ability Impaired.Additional Considerations When Your License is Revoked The Department of Motor Vehicles determines when your license can be returned if it is revoked. The restoration or reinstatement of a revoked license is not automatic. You must reapply for your license and may have to pass tests.
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Alcohol-Impaired Driving 

Alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the biggest threats to public safety and well-being on our roadways. In 2021, 1,370 people were killed in alcohol-involved crashes, a 16% increase from 2020, accounting for nearly a third of all traffic deaths in California (32%).  The OTS-supported programs look at road safety efforts through the lens of the Safe System approach, which accepts that crashes will happen, and that the focus should be on reducing the severity of injuries when a crash occurs. Under this framework, the OTS is able to better address every aspect of crash risks and implement multiple layers of protection to ensure that everyone traveling on California roadways will go safely. Grant programs include enforcement operations dedicated to stopping and arresting suspected impaired drivers, purchase of equipment such as breath testing devices, monitoring and treatment of high-risk DUI offenders, and youth education programs for high school and college students on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving.
ALCOHOL-IMPAIRED DRIVING PROGRAM AREA GOALS

Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol-involved crashes.
Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol-involved crashes.
Reduce hit-and-run fatal crashes.
Reduce hit-and-run injury crashes.
Reduce nighttime (2100 – 0259 hours) fatal crashes.
Reduce nighttime (2100 – 0259 hours) injury crashes.
Reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in alcohol-involved crashes.
Reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in alcohol-involved crashes.

 

 
          
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

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The Office of Traffic Safety, California Highway Patrol, Department of Motor Vehicles, Caltrans, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and local law enforcement want everyone to drive safely and responsibly. Always designate a sober driver, and if you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911. The public can use the emergency number to report and help the CHP identify drunk drivers before it is too late.

To reinforce these efforts to reduce alcohol-involved crashes, OTS has created the designed driver very important person program (“DDVIP”) to reward those who volunteer to be designated sober drivers. We are partnering with local bars and restaurants that offer rewards for designated drivers, like non-alcoholic specialty drinks (“DDrinks”). We have a list of “DDrinks” on Office of Traffic Safety Facebook page.

The Cost of Drunk Driving

Approximately one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers (with blood alcohol concentrations [BACs] of .08 of higher). In 2013, there were 10,076 people killed in these preventable crashes.
In 2013, approximately 1 in 5 child (12 and younger) passenger deaths were in drunk-driving crashes. Seventy-one percent of the time, it was the child’s own driver who was drunk.
Of those child passengers killed while riding with a drunk driver, 44 percent weren’t buckled up at the time of the crash.
In addition to the human toll drunk driving takes on our country, the financial impact is devastating as well: based on 2010 numbers (the most recent year for which cost data is available), impaired-driving crashes cost the United States $49.8 billion annually.

Zero Tolerance, One Goal: No Fatalities.

In every state it’s illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher, yet one person is killed in a drunk-driving crash every 52 minutes in the United States.
Of the 10,076 people killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2013, 65 percent were the drunk drivers themselves.
In fatal crashes during the month of August over the five-year period of 2009-2013, almost 1 out of 10 (8%) of the drunk drivers involved had one or more previous convictions for drunk driving.
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The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it. Don't go out until the snow plows and cindering trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. If you must drive in snowy conditions, make sure your car is prepared, and that you know how to handle road conditions. It's helpful to practice winter driving techniques in a snowy, open parking lot, so you're familiar with how your car handles.

 
 

 
 
 
 

Before Heading for Snow CountryMake sure your brakes, windshield wipers, defroster, heater and exhaust system are in top condition.Check your antifreeze and be ready for colder temperatures.You may need to add concentrated windshield washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir to prevent an icy windshield.Check your tires. Make sure they are properly inflated and the tread is in good condition.Always carry chains. Make sure they are the proper size for your tires and are in working order. You might want to take along a flashlight and chain repair links. Chains must be installed on the drive wheels. Make sure you know if your vehicle is front or rear wheel drive.Other suggested items to carry in your car are an ice scraper or commercial de-icer, a broom for brushing snow off your car, a shovel to free you car if it is "snowed in," sand or burlap for traction if your wheels should become mired in snow and an old towel to clean your hands.It is also a good idea to take along water, food, warm blankets and extra clothing. A lengthy delay will make you glad you have them.Weather conditions may warrant detouring traffic from the main roadway.
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DUI Crackdown 

How often have you seen someone driving down the road that you were pretty sure was drunk, or at least driving dangerously? Haven’t you said to yourself, “I wish a police officer was here to see this and pull this guy over!”
Now, you can be the one on the spot. Now, as you travel California’s streets and highways, you can do something to help get drunk drivers off the road.

The Office of Traffic Safety, California Highway Patrol, Department of Motor Vehicles, Caltrans, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and local law enforcement want everyone to drive safely and responsibly. Always designate a sober driver, and if you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911. The public can use the emergency number to report and help the CHP identify drunk drivers before it is too late.

To reinforce these efforts to reduce alcohol-involved crashes, OTS has created the designed driver very important person program (“DDVIP”) to reward those who volunteer to be designated sober drivers.
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If eligible for a conditional license (which offers limited driving privileges), a motorist must pay a fee of $200 to $225 to attend the New York State Impaired Driver Program (IDP). If referred for alcohol and substance abuse evaluation, each offender is responsible for the cost of treatment not covered by insurance.Per STOP-DWI, the offender will also likely have to hire an attorney to represent them in court. Depending on the complexity of the case, attorneys’ fees can range from $2,000 to $10,000 and possibly higher. According to STOP-DWI, the offender will have to purchase automobile insurance from the risk pool. The premiums paid by this group are typically 3 times that of other drivers.STOP-DWI’s analysis estimates the total financial cost of a typical DWI at around $4,000 to $15,000.Sentencing GuidelinesNew York DWI laws prohibit persons charged with driving while intoxicated from pleading guilty to a non-alcohol-related offense except with the consent of the district attorney, who must place their reasons for the reduction on the record at the time of the plea.In addressing the practice of plea bargaining, which is an essential component of an overburdened criminal justice system, the New York lawmakers put in place landmark legislation regarding DWI-a related offenses. See below for a chart of penalties.

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Leandra’s Law11-year-old Leandra Rosado’s life came to a tragic end on October 11, 2009, in a DWI crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway. She and 6 other children were in a car driven by Carmen Huertas, a friend’s mother, who was under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle spun out of control and Leandra’s body was ejected out of the vehicle's window causing her death. The 6 other children were seriously injured as well.
Efforts to Reduce Impaired Driving | Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
The Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) course was developed to train law enforcement officers to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or combination of both, to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities.Many law enforcement officers are trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and the skill gained in the course as part of their overall enforcement of driving while impaired (DWI) laws. Additionally, some officers complete more advanced training through the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) program and become Drug Recognition Experts (DRE).This course is intended to bridge the gap between the SFST and DRE courses and provide the participants with an awareness of drug impairment in the context of traffic safety.To be considered for ARIDE TRAINING the applicant must meet the following criteria:Have a minimum of one year Road Patrol experience.Be off probation with your agency.Have at least one year of experience after successfully completing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) SFST Training.Have a reasonable background and level of experience in making DWI arrests.This course is divided into sessions that are designed to provide the participant with an overview of the issue of impaired driving and the effects of drugs and alcohol on a person's ability to operate a vehicle safely, as well as demonstrate methods of identifying and processing the impaired driver.This course builds on the SFST course. For the participant to effectively utilize the information presented in this course, NHTSA has set a prerequisite of SFST proficiency. The participant will receive a short review and update for the SFSTs. After completing that session, the participant must pass a SFST proficiency evaluation. Failure to successfully complete the SFST proficiency evaluation will result in dismissal from the class. At the end of the two-day training, the participant will be given a final exam that they must pass with a score of 80 or above to receive a certificate.There is no charge to attend a GTSC-sponsored ARIDE class. However, travel to and from the class and lunch is the responsibility of the attendees. UPCOMING ARIDE Training

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The DRE school is extremely demanding and intense training.
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Winter Driving | Mammoth Lakes, CA - Official Website
Make sure you know if your vehicle is front or rear wheel drive.Other suggested items to carry in your car are an ice scraper or commercial de-icer, a broom for brushing snow off your car, a shovel to free you car if it is "snowed in," sand or burlap for traction if your wheels should become mired in snow and an old towel to clean your hands.It is also a good idea to take along water, food, warm blankets and extra clothing. A lengthy delay will make you glad you have them.Weather conditions may warrant detouring traffic from the main roadway. It is strongly suggested that drivers always keep an updated map containing the areas of travel.If you have a cellular telephone, pre-load the Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) phone numbers for convenient, updated road conditions.Put an extra car key in you pocket. A number of motorists have locked themselves out of their cars when putting on chains and at ski areas.Driving TipsAllow enough time. Trips to the mountains can take longer during winter that other times of the year, especially if you encounter storm conditions or icy roads. Get an early start and allow plenty of time to reach your destination.Keep your gas tank full. It may be necessary to change routes or turn back during a bad storm or you may be caught in a traffic delay.Keep windshield and windows clear. You may want to stop at a safe turnout to use a snow brush or scraper. Use the car defroster and a clean cloth to keep the windows free of fog.Slow down. A highway speed of 65 miles per hour may be safe in dry weather, but an invitation for trouble on snow and ice. Snow and ice make stopping distances much longer, so keep your seat belt buckled and leave more distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Bridge decks and shady spots can be icy when other areas are not. Remember to avoid sudden stops and quick direction changes.Be more observant. Visibility is often limited in winter by weather conditions. Slow down and watch for other vehicles that have flashing lights, visibility may be so restricted during a storm that it is difficult to see the slow moving equipment.When stalled, stay with your vehicle and try to conserve fuel while maintaining warmth.