There have been a lot of changes in 2020 to the way that Americans live, work and play. Those changes have led to a remarkable drop in DWI fatalities and arrests in New Mexico even though evidence suggests that alcohol consumption has actually increased. It’s not...
Drunk driving laws and penalties in New Mexico
Drivers in New Mexico are considered intoxicated when they operate passenger vehicles with blood alcohol concentrations of .08% or higher or commercial vehicles with BACs of .04% or higher. For motorists who are not permitted to consume alcohol because they are under...
5 common factors in large truck accidents
Drivers in Santa Fe and Albuquerque encounter 18-wheelers on a regular basis. These can be as much as 20 times heavier than the average passenger vehicle. Therefore, getting into an accident with a semi-truck often results in catastrophic injuries or death. Below are...
Eating while driving is a major distraction
New Mexico drivers should be aware that eating and drinking while on the road can constitute a major distraction. A Lytx study from 2014 says that drivers are 3.6 times more likely to crash when eating or drinking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
An overview of New Mexico DUI laws
If your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher, you cannot legally drive a vehicle in New Mexico. You could be subject to a variety of penalties for doing so such as jail time, a driver's license suspension and a fine. You may need to have an ignition interlock...
Breath test results questioned in several states
Police departments in New Mexico and around the country use sophisticated equipment to conduct breath tests in drunk driving cases, but the reliability of these machines became the subject of fierce debate when the New York Times published the results of a lengthy...
How alcohol can impair a driver
In New Mexico and throughout the United States, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) higher than .08%. However, even a single drink can impair a person's ability to drive a car or truck safely. Those who have a .02% BAC can expect to...
Do not dismiss a Day After DUI
You had a few beers watching the Lobos at The Pit, pounded shots with friends at a nearby bar, rode a taxi home and crawled into bed. Plenty of time to freshen up and safely punch in at the office in the morning, right? Guess again. The ticking clock of your...
What happens after a DUI arrest?
For many New Mexico motorists who are charged with driving under the influence, it might be the first time that they have faced criminal charges. People might not know what to expect when they are arrested for DUI offenses. When people are arrested, they will go...
