• 15
  • January
    2012

Law enforcement officials in the state of Colorado recently revealed their new weapon in the fight against drunk driving, vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of drugs. However, it's not a new type of sleek police cruiser capable of reaching high speeds, a new device to measure blood alcohol content (BAC) or even a new type of field training. Rather, it's an informational website.

Specifically, law enforcement agencies across the state are currently lauding the website "No DUI Colorado," the most recent creation of the Persistent Drunk Driver (PDD) Committee.

The committee -- comprised of officials from multiple state agencies and created as part of the Persistent Drunk Driver Act of 1998 -- is responsible for "developing and implementing programs that are intended to deter persistent drunk driving, as well as educate the public."

Here, the website provides users with a basic three-step approach to driving under the influence. The first step provides users with information on how to prevent a DUI, the second step provides users with information on the consequences of a DUI arrest, and the third step provides the user with links to various local and national drunk driving resources.

"Getting a DUI is a life-changing event," said PPD Committee member Glenn Davis. "This website will serve as a guide to those who have received a DUI to assist them in navigating the criminal and driver's license process, as well as provide them with resources to help them avoid repeating the same mistake."

In addition to providing the aforementioned information, No DUI Colorado also provides comprehensive DUI statistics broken down by county, a news link, and a calculator that enables the user to get a general picture of their BAC after entering different variables (i.e., weight, number of drinks consumed, gender and amount of hours passed).

Whether you have been arrested and charged with DUI first offense or vehicular homicide, it is imperative to consider speaking with an experienced Colorado attorney. Your rights and your future may be at stake.

This post is provided for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as legal advice.

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Source:

The LaJunta Tribune-Democrat, "New website aimed at Coloradans arrested during DUI enforcement" Dec. 16, 2012