DRIVERS in a major state risk being slapped with fines of $500 that can rise to an eye-watering $10,000 for breaking serious driving laws.
Worse still, there’s even the threat of jail time in extreme cases.
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The Lincoln Police Department’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is hoping to emphasize safe choices[/caption]
According to DUI laws, as well as the Lincoln Police Department’s enforcement campaign website, drivers in Nebraska face fines ranging from $500 for first offenses to $10,000 for third and fourth offenses depending on blood alcohol content (BAC) levels and prior convictions.
Jail time is also a risk under these specific DUI laws, ranging from a few days for first offenses to up to three years for fourth offenses.
To keep drivers in the known, the Lincoln Police Department’s upcoming “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign works to emphasize making safe choices and avoiding impaired driving.
As vehicle owners know, driving while drunk or high is illegal and penalties depend on the driver’s BAC and the number of prior DUI convictions.
Operating or being in “actual physical control” of a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or more or while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
For commercial drivers, a BAC of 0.04% or more is illegal, while for drivers under 21, a BAC of 0.02%-0.08% can result in penalties.
For first offenders, these risk fines of $500, jail time of seven to 60 days and license revocation for six months to one year.
And for a second offense, there’s fines of up to $1,000, jail time of 30 days to one year and license revocation for 18 months to 15 years.
In some cases, IID installation or vehicle immobilization may apply.
A third offence can see fines of $1,000 to $10,000, jail time of 90 days to three years and license revocation for up to 15 years, with higher BAC levels resulting in harsher penalties.
And for a fourth offense, which is classified as a felony, fines up to $10,000, jail time of 180 days to three years and license revocation for 15 years is what’s waiting.
According to Nebraska law, drivers lawfully arrested for DUI have to submit to breath, blood or urine tests, with refusal resulting in license revocation and criminal charges.
All DUI offenders must complete alcohol assessments and treatment programs, with some possibly needing alcohol monitoring devices during license revocation periods.
ON THE CAMPAIGN
The Lincoln Police Department’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which runs from August 15 to 30, focuses on removing impaired drivers from city streets during weekends.
It’s part of a nationwide effort led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to reduce DUI-related crashes, injuries and fatalities.
In Nebraska, statistics show that 30% of traffic fatalities are alcohol-related, with 6,325 DUI arrests in 2022 and a 3.6% increase in DUIs in 2023.
Grant funding from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office means additional law enforcement resources will be deployed without impacting routine calls.
Would you suffer through the DMV for a loved one?
More than half of Americans would suffer through going to the DMV (53%) for the sake of their loved ones, according to new research.
To understand how far people are willing to go to help others, a recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults explored the concept of loyalty in terms of friends, family and even brands.
The DMV’s line is not the only sacrifice. Two in five Americans said they’d happily donate an organ to their family and friends, showcasing the depth of loyalty in interpersonal relationships.
According to the results, Americans would also act as a reference for an apartment or job (62%).
Partners (35%) and best friends (27%) were ranked as the top two most likely people respondents would start a business with.
And if $100,000 were to suddenly fall in their lap 82% of respondents are even likely to share their winnings with family and friends.
Conducted by Talker Research for Circle K’s Inner Circle Rewards Program, results also found that brands and businesses also pull a similar type of loyalty.
Almost three in five (57%) have certain items or services where they prefer one brand over another, including shoes (52%), technology, such as phones or computers (51%), hair products (50%) and clothing (44%).
Seven in 10 (71%) have loyalty to their grocery store, and 59% feel loyal to certain restaurants and food services, while others prefer certain gas stations (39%) and convenience stores (27%).
In fact, the average American has remained loyal to their favorite brands and products for 13 years, while 35% indicated that two decades have passed.
Nearly three-quarters (74%) even agreed that they can tell the difference between the same products made by different brands.
“Loyalty is fundamental to our relationships with family, friends, businesses and brands. The more loyalty you give, the more you get — and it deserves to be recognized,” said Rick Rasor, Vice President of Loyalty at Circle K.
“That is why we are dedicated to rewarding customers for continually making us a part of their daily life.”
