DUI Miranda rights requirement in DUI law sparks debate
Greenville police must read suspects their Miranda rights under a new DUI law lowering the blood alcohol content to .08. Supporters say it closes a loophole while critics worry about legal technicalities and enforcement challenges during traffic stops and sobriety tests.
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States face rising federal highway funds loss over DUI limits
The 0.08 percent blood alcohol standard becomes presump tive in 2000 with penalties increasing to 2, 4, 6 and 8 percent lost funding for noncompliance by 2006. Officials warn drivers to understand the stricter DUI law and enforcement will be zero tolerance.
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South Carolina DUI Collision Fatalities Rise in Five Years
In South Carolina nearly 800 people died in DUI crashes over the last five years. Alcohol involvement is over three times higher at night. Males account for 85 to 90 percent of at fault drivers. About 60 percent of DUI collisions involve a single vehicle. In 2001, 70 percent of fatal and 61 percent of non fatal DUI crashes occurred on Friday through Sunday.
Driving offense penalties and contact for details
The text outlines penalties for a first offense including a fine up to $400 or $922 with assessments and surcharges, 48 hours to 30 days imprisonment, and a six month driving privilege suspension. It notes harsher consequences for subsequent offenses and provides contact for Karen Daily at kdaily@aikenstandard.com.
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Ohio blackout probable line failures drive probe
Investigators say three Northern Ohio transmission lines likely caused the outage. The system was designed to isolate such events, and human error may have allowed escalation. Energy Secretary Abraham chaired a U.S.-Canadian task force to determine causes and prevent repeats. FirstEnergy Akron unit operates the grid and faces questions. officials urge vigilance and avoid premature conclusions.
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