DUI hangover costs mount for drunken drivers
An analysis outlines the high price of DUI penalties in Douglas County including towing and storage fees of up to 80 plus daily charges, fines from 200 to 500, court costs around 100, jail time or community service, diversion options costing 75, lawyer fees near 1000, and trial costs 5000 to 7000. Additional costs cover Breathalyzer challenges, evaluator fees 125, alcohol class 85, possible treatment, probation, license suspension, and mandatory post arrest enforcement, totaling 1963 so far.
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DCCCA
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Survey on BAC knowledge and DUI costs across states
A national survey financed by The Century Council finds 73 percent of adults do not know their state BAC limit and 78 percent do not know how many drinks equal drunkenness in an hour. It highlights average guesses near 0.14 and discusses hidden costs of DUIs, including insurance increases, missed work, and personal harm, with quotes from local officials and individuals.
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Ralph Blackman
Century Council
U.S
Thomason
Tipsy Taxi helps keep drunk driving in check tonight
From this evening to 6 a.m. Monday the Tipsy Taxi offers free rides for those who have had too much to drink. Call B42 TAAI for a ride home only, not to another bar. If demand is high there may be a wait. sponsors include local bars, liquor stores, and businesses.
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Whinery
Kansas
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Red Lyon Tavern
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Rick's Place
Cork & Barrel Wine & Spirits
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Glass House Liquor
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Awrence
Aif
Police urge drinking drivers to designate a driver
Lawrence police warn the public to avoid driving after drinking during the holiday period. Officers will patrol the roads tonight as staffing allows but no sobriety checkpoints are planned. Police urge designated non drinking drivers and caution partners to avoid driving if intoxicated.
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Lawrence
Mike Pattrick
Pattrick
City crime and fire stats show mixed 2000 results
The Douglas County Sheriff and Lawrence Police report crime declines in most 2000 categories through December, with burglaries robberies sex offenses and thefts down. DUI arrests rose 249 in 2000 from 179 in 1999. Lawrence PD logs 287 arrests through November 2000 and calls for service drop to 85,038 by November from 102,738 in 1999.
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Lawrence
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