Five Ways to Have a Safer Holiday Season

Be a defensive driver Even if you choose not to ever drive after drinking alcohol, others will, especially during the holiday season.  You can drive defensively by always being aware of drivers around you, including drivers behind you.  Don’t assume it is safe to proceed through an intersection because you have the green light; look…

Avoid a DUI This 4th of July

In the summer everyone likes to take it easy on the weekends. This 4th of July holiday weekend will be no different. There will be more picnics, barbecues, family gatherings, and pool parties than you could ever attend. What typically goes along with parties? Alcohol. So, how do you avoid a DUI this 4th of…

Halloween 2015: Don’t End Up Dressed As An Inmate

California’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has scheduled “Halloween California Avoid DUI Task Force Enforcement Campaign” for October 30-31, 2015. The campaign provides local law enforcement agencies with grants to increase efforts in preventing and enforcing driving under the influence. It is likely that the state will see an increase in the number of DUIs…

DUI: Medical Marijuana Scrutiny

California’s Governor, Jerry Brown recently signed into law a three-bill package known as the “Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act” which calls for regulation of the medical marijuana industry. The aim of the act is to create oversight in an industry that has been, largely, unregulated since California voters approved Proposition 215 in 1996.   …