REDUCING RISK Steps You Can Take to Stay Focused on the Road Getting behind the wheel of your car after a couple of drinks is a bad idea. But even if your ability to drive isn’t seriously impaired, many drivers make another major error of judgment: They fail to pay attention to the road. In recognition of April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, this is a good time to count the ways drivers invite DUI charges by committing other driving mistakes. Simple offenses like rolling slowly through a stop sign, failing to signal a turn, or veering slightly out of your lane give police a reason to pull you over. And once they have done that, they have the right to charge you with any offense they suspect you of committing.
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Here are a few of the most common distracted driving offenses.
• Texting while driving. This behavior makes a crash 23 times more likely. New Jersey police can arrest you simply for holding your phone, even if you’re stopped at a red light. Turn your phone off before driving or put it away, in your purse or in the back seat. • Looking at a GPS or other navigation device. Figure out your route before you turn on the ignition. • Adjusting controls on a touch screen. Set music feeds or GPS controls before starting your drive. • Eating behind the wheel. If you must, skip the loaded tacos or greasy ribs and stick to easy-to-handle chicken nuggets or protein bars. • Running out of gas. One DUI defendant attracted the attention of police by parking on the shoulder after running out of gas. Check your gas gauge before driving. Distracted drivers cause nearly 3,300 deaths each year, federal data show. So, before you get behind the wheel next time, check yourself. Even small amounts of alcohol can impair your ability to pay attention to the road. And an officer’s testimony that you showed signs of impairment during a traffic stop, such as unsteady movement, can be grounds for a DUI conviction, even without evidence of an illegal blood alcohol concentration. If you’ve been arrested on DUI charges after a routine traffic stop, contact us today! We will investigate your case and mount the strongest possible defense on your behalf.
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