Tiger Woods faces DUI charges after a Florida crash, with prosecutors seeking his prescription records. The case demonstrates how impaired driving affects insurance rates and coverage.
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Holiday Drinking and Driving: Real Costs, Real Risk, Easy Prevention
Holiday weekends mean more drunk drivers are on the road at the same time there’s already more traffic. You have late-night driving, unfamiliar roads, people leaving parties at the same…
Drunk Driving and Auto Insurance: The Part Nobody Thinks About
Most people file drunk driving under “criminal” and “safety” and stop there. Fair. But if you’re a driver who just wants your bills to stay sane, drunk driving is also…
Can Hail Alerts and Speed Cameras Lower Colorado Car Insurance?
Colorado drivers have been getting hammered by auto insurance pricing, and Gov. Jared Polis is now trying to attack the problem like a cost-of-living issue, not just an insurance complaint.…
Safe Driving Improves When Insurance Prices Are Tied to Behavior
Car insurance has historically used broad categories to determine insurance prices, including the driver’s age, location, driving record, and type of car. Usage-based insurance, however, takes a different approach. New…
New DUI Laws Take Effect in January
Beginning in January, a series of new laws will reshape how impaired driving cases are handled, with particularly significant changes for DUI offenses involving serious injury or death. The updates…
How to Get Car Insurance With a Bad Driving Record
A spotty driving record is not only likely to increase the cost of auto insurance. It may also exclude the policyholder from the standard market. Violations for speeding tickets, accidents,…
How High-Risk and DUI Drivers Can Still Reduce Car Insurance Costs
Important note: Insurance rates, eligibility, and requirements vary by state, insurer, and driving history. High-risk classifications, surcharges, and filing requirements are state-specific and subject to change. Car insurance premiums have…