Does Utah’s New DUI Law Hurt Tourism?

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Does Utahs New DUI Law Hurt Tourism?
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Utahs new .05 DUI law has yet to be enforced.
But it has already caused a swell of controversy
throughout the state and even across the nation.
While most states have .08 blood alcohol limit
for DUI, Utahs drunk driving laws will become
the toughest in the nation.
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Does .05 Make Utahs Roadways Safer?
One of the biggest debates over the new DUI is
whether it will reduce the number of accidents
and fatalities caused by drunk drivers. The facts
have yet to be seen. But proponents of the bill
cite research conducted by the National
Transportation Safety Board which indicates
unsafe alcohol impairment begins with a .05 BAC
(blood alcohol concentration).
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Food and Beverage Industry Fighting Back
Among the biggest opponents of the-the, new law
is the American Beverage Institute, a Washington
D.C. lobbying group. The ABI has already taken
aggressive measures to voice its displeasure.
Over the past few months, the group has launched
an ad campaign condemning those who support the
law, including its creator Senator Jim Dabakis.
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Is .05 Drunk?
The .05 law is similar to those found in Europe.
However, many European nations do not have a
legal drinking age. It is also important to
understand two different people could consume the
same amount of alcohol and yet have totally
different blood alcohol level. A heavier person
is able to consume more alcohol than someone who
is thin. Men tend to have greater alcohol
tolerance than their female counterparts.
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The Consequences of a DUI
The objective of the new law is to save lives.
Although it is debatable whether lowering the
blood alcohol level will make Utahs roads safer,
there is little question it will probably result
in a greater amount of DUI arrests. Just one
drunk driving arrest can bring severe
consequences. It can cost a person their drivers
license, their job and even their freedom.
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Facing Charges of DUI in Utah?
If you are facing charges of DUI in Utah, it is
vital to fighting them as quickly and
aggressively as possible. Salt Lake City DUI
defense attorney Joseph Jardine understands the
challenges and obstacles each of his clients
faces. Do not take chances on your legal
representation. Contact the Jardine Law Offices,
P.C. to schedule a free initial consultation.
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Contact Jardine Law Offices P. C.
Address 825 N. 300 W. Ste N-224 Salt Lake City,
Utah 84103 Phone [phone] Website
https//www.jardinelawoffices.com/contact/
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