Tennessee has strict DUI laws that may vary from laws in other states. Drinking and driving is known as driving under the influence in Tennessee. This is illegal if you are caught with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher. The .08 percent limit...
Month: March 2018
How do drugs affect Tennessee?
Drugs are a significant problem in Tennessee. Most of the crimes that take place in the state do have some kind of link to drugs, which is why drug crimes are taken so seriously. It's believed that up to 800 methamphetamine labs are within the state's borders and...
A rear-end collision can cause serious injury
You came to a stop at an intersection, or perhaps you slowed down because traffic in front of you was stopping for construction or an accident. Whatever your reason for stopping, without warning, the car behind you did not slow down in time and slammed into the back...
Avoiding no-zones helps you stay safer on the roads
Driving on the highway next to semi-trucks and 18-wheelers may make you feel unsafe. You're not alone in that feeling, and many people wish they could drive without these large, hazardous vehicles around them.Unfortunately, large trucks are here to stay, but you can...
Is eating behind the wheel really dangerous?
You likely know that drinking and driving is a hazard. You also know that texting behind the wheel or looking away from the road puts you in harm's way. Did you know that eating behind the wheel could cause a serious collision, too?Eating while driving may cause up to...
Rollover crashes: Speed and attention matter
Driving on the highway next to semi-trucks and trailers is always slightly frightening. The drivers are just human, and the size of the vehicle could lead to problems they can't stop. One of those issues is a cargo tank rollover accident.The majority of rollover...