Debunking Myths About Getting a DUI in One State and Moving to Another
Some people believe that if they are charged with a DUI and convicted of this offense in one state, and then they move to another, their DUI will not follow them. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Most states participate in interstate compacts—namely, the DLC (Driver’s License Compact) and the NVC (Nonresident Violator Compact). The…
Read MoreSix Vehicles with Great Resale Value
When most consumers buy a new automobile, they take several factors into account when choosing their vehicle, including safety, performance, insurance premiums, and reliability. One factor many fail to consider is the resale value of the vehicle. The average new vehicle loses thousands of dollars in value the minute you drive it off the lot.…
Read MoreElectric Car Charging Stations in California: Growth, Laws, and New Locations
Governor Brown has a plan that involves reducing California’s emissions by getting more electric cars on the road—to the tune of 1.5 million vehicles by 2025. In order to achieve the governor’s goal of helping to further reduce climate-changing greenhouse emission gasses, there is much infrastructure work to be done before his vision can become…
Read MoreCalifornia DUIs: Driving While High vs. Drunk
California has always been a progressive state when it comes to marijuana usage. Our state was the first to legalize marijuana for medical use and more recently passed Proposition 64 to legalize marijuana for recreational use by adults aged 21 and older. As such, the use of marijuana is on the rise. However, what many…
Read MoreUtah Lowers Legal Blood Alcohol Limit, Will Other States Follow?
In a controversial move, the state of Utah recently passed a new law setting the state’s legal blood alcohol threshold for drivers at just .05%, the strictest drunk driving limit in the United States. While the unofficial national standard for drunk driving remains at .08% blood alcohol content, the National Transportation Safety Board has,…
Read MoreHappy Independence Day!
While you are out celebrating our country’s independence with burgers, apple pie, and a frosty beverage, please remember to make safe driving choices. If you have been drinking, choose a ridesharing service like Uber or Lyft to get you home. Another safe driving option is a website called SoberRides.org. Once you enter your location, they will…
Read MoreThe Top Seven Benefits of Wearing a Seat Belt
Depending on when you were born, you might remember from your childhood not being required to wear a seat belt or even having to be confined to the back seat. Even though seat belts were made mandatory equipment in vehicles in the late 1960’s, there were no seat belt laws that required drivers and passengers…
Read MoreMCLE Luncheon Event on Friday, 6/23
Join us on Friday along with CACJ for a free MCLE luncheon! Click the email address below to register today! Events@BreatheEasyIns.com
Read MoreHow Your Gender Affects What You Pay for Car Insurance
There is an urban legend about auto insurance rates in California that has a kernel of truth to it. Would it surprise you to learn that, if you are a male, you are likely paying more for a comparable auto insurance policy when compared to females? If you are a male or the parent of…
Read MoreTroubling Trends: Women and Drunk Driving
Most of us were cautioned about the dangers of driving while intoxicated from an early age. Public service announcements on TV and the radio, as well as educational programs aimed at school kids and at-risk youth demographics, have attempted for decades to help curb our nation’s problem with drunk driving. On the whole, it’s working;…
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