"To convict these drivers" means to find them guilty of a crime or wrongdoing (usually related to driving) in a court of law.
Full definition
Suspicion of drugged driving is generally ignored by police officers investigating an accident because there is usually sufficient evidence to
convict a driver of drunk driving.
Accumulation of demerit points in Oklahoma occurs when a state
court convicts a driver for a violation of the state motor vehicle laws.
Drivers in Colorado are also subject to an «implied consent» law, which allows the state to
convict a driver who refuses a breathalyzer or blood test when suspected of a DUI.
If the court
convicts the driver on the traffic charges, this money is applied to his or her court ordered fine; otherwise (if the driver is acquitted), the court will return the money to the driver.
But by far the easiest way to save on your insurance as
a convicted driver is to compare quotes online.
With this device,
a convicted driver must blow into the car's breathalyzer so that it can measure the blood alcohol content before the car can be started.
The NTSB recommends that
these convicted drivers be assessed and treated to prevent them from operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol in the future.
Colorado DUI Code 42-4-1301 is our «driving under the influence» statute and provides criminal penalties for
convicted drivers.
Multiple convictions for drunk driving may also result in a court ordered installation of an ** Ignition Interlock Device on your vehicle at
the convicted drivers expense.
At 0.17 percent,
a convicted driver is considered a «high BAC offender» and may be required to have an ignition interlock device placed on his or her vehicle at his or her expense.
Convicted drivers will also have a requirement of a mandatory ignition interlock device for 1, 3, and 5 years on their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd offence respectively.
In the unfortunate event where traffic violations are involved, the State also offers demerit point deductions if
the convicted driver elects to take a Defensive Driving Course.
Convicted drivers are generally required to pay the full traffic fine amount, and the conviction will be reported on their driving transcripts.
Each year, drivers pay over $ 6 billion dollars in speeding tickets, and only 5 % of
all convicted drivers contest their tickets in court.
In these situations,
a convicted driver has been convicted of the violation and has had his or her driving privileges suspended, revoked or cancelled.
Convicted drivers can face fines, jail time and the loss of their license.
It is certainly possible to get taxi insurance as
a convicted driver, however please be aware that your cover may be slightly higher because you will be seen as a greater risk to insure.
In addition to driver violation points,
convicted drivers may also face other penalties, such as large fines or imprisonment.
Hope they charge and
convict the driver for manslaughter!