The State of New Hampshire has three (3) separate alcohol programs for drivers convicted of DWI. Drivers convicted of an aggravated DWI, or a second drunk driving charge, face much stiffer penalties than those who have only received one DWI conviction. Part of any DWI penalty includes enrollment in one of New Hampshire’s Alcohol Education […]
In order to reduce drunk driving in New Hampshire, police officers are trained to look for certain clues that may tell them if a motorist is driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). The process police use to decide whether or not to arrest a driver can be broken down into […]
Even couples who agree it’s time to end the marriage face a bumpy emotional road when it comes to splitting up their shared life. Fortunately, there are ways to help smooth out the process of divorce and take care of business without holding a permanent grudge, according to a recent column in The Huffington Post. First, […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released results of their Large Truck Crash Causation Study. The study examined data on truck crashes during the past few years to find out what causes large truck accidents and how they can be prevented. The study found that truck […]
Being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Hampshire means fines, penalties, and court costs. It also brings with it administrative penalties, like the costs of the Impaired Driver Intervention Program (IDIP) and driver’s license restoration fees. Yet the real cost of a DUI or DWI […]
Recently, Interstate 89 near Sutton, New Hampshire was closed for two hours as rescue workers cleaned up after a three-vehicle accident that involved a snowplow, a car, and a tractor-trailer. According to an article in The Boston Globe, I-89’s southbound lanes were closed in the early afternoon after a large truck hit a snowplow truck, which […]
Researchers in Massachusetts are working on a car that will sense whether its driver is too intoxicated to drive, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The car uses sensors to estimate the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC), and if the driver’s BAC surpasses a pre-set level, the car will not start. Cars equipped with […]
Many types of accidents, including car accidents and motorcycle accidents, can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI). A traumatic brain injury may occur if the head hits or is hit by a hard object, or if a sharp object pierces the brain. The phrase “traumatic brain injury” covers nearly all injuries to the brain, from […]
Drivers convicted of their first driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense are required to take the New Hampshire impaired driver intervention program (IDIP). Drivers facing a second DWI conviction within ten years of the first one must also take alcohol education classes. These drivers take a Phase II class, which differs from the first-offense class in several ways. […]
When the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles labels a driver a “Habitual Offender,” it’s more than just a name. Habitual Offender status in New Hampshire carries several penalties, including the loss of driving privileges. A New Hampshire driver can be labeled a “Habitual Offender” for a number of different reasons. Many offenders receive that label after being […]