Ticket Busters DUI Article Archive

Expanded Nevada DUI Ignition Interlock Law takes effect

February 18, 2019 By Richard Harris

Nevada has once more raised the stakes for those who get drunk and decide to get behind the wheel. As of October 1, 2018, an Ignition Interlock System (IIS) will need to be installed in order to

Commercial Driver DUI Laws

September 6, 2018 By Richard Harris

In Nevada, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). A commercial motor vehicle is defined in Nevada as any motor vehicle:With a Gross

FOLLOW-UP: First-Time DUI Interlock Bill Passes Legislature; Sent to Governor

June 15, 2017 By Richard Harris

As reported on this blog in February 2017, the Nevada Legislature has passed NV SB259, which would impose mandatory Ignition Interlock System (IIS) installation for all DUI convictions in Nevada,

First-Time DUI Ignition Interlock Legislation

March 23, 2017 By Richard Harris

In Nevada, a first-time DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of less than .18 is considered a misdemeanor, and installation of an Ignition Interlock System (IIS) is not required on a

Driving High Treated the Same as Driving Drunk

March 9, 2017 By Richard Harris

With the passage of Question 2 last November, recreational marijuana use is now legal in the state of Nevada. At this point, adults 21 and older can now legally possess up to one ounce of marijuana

Consequences of a First-Time DUI

October 28, 2016 By Richard Harris

Every two minutes, someone is injured in a drunk driving crash. Furthermore, each day 27 people die as a result of driving drunk, according to traffic facts published by the National Highway Traffic

Students Find Out What Happens Every 15 Minutes

September 22, 2016 By Richard Harris

In a demonstration by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) on September 15 and 16, students at Palo Verde High School learned what happens when a DUI accident takes place. It was part of

Sobriety Checkpoints FAQ

March 31, 2016 By Richard Harris

Sobriety or DUI checkpoints have been controversial since their inception. As is often the case when two strong competing interests clash, the matter ends up in court. In 1990, the US Supreme Court

Las Vegas police plan ticket blitz on busy Maryland Parkway

March 20, 2015 By Richard Harris

Las Vegas police plan to blanket a major north-south thoroughfare to strictly enforce traffic and pedestrian laws and raise awareness of safety issues.UNLV Vulnerable Road Users Project chief Erin

Henderson Police to begin DUI crackdown Sunday

October 17, 2014 By Richard Harris

Halloween could be particularly scary this year for valley motorists who get behind the wheel impaired by drugs or alcohol.Henderson Police are reminding motorists that the best treat is a safe

Metro plans DUI checkpoints for Labor Day weekend

August 27, 2014 By Richard Harris

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Traffic Bureau along with Officers from the Area Commands will be conducting “Sobriety Checkpoints” and DUI saturation patrols on Labor Day Weekend in

POLICE TO STEP UP PATROLS FOR LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

June 9, 2014 By Richard Harris

Wednesday marked the end of the 2013-14 school year for the Clark County School District, and police were out in full force, ensuring kids got home safely. "We would like to get a handle on this