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California DUI Insider – The Recovery – Driving School Requirements for DUI in California
Founder, Clear2Drive 25+ years ignition interlock industry Advisory council member Most drivers are eager to move past the court process after a DUI. Fines are paid, paperwork is filed, and many people

California DUI Insider – The Costs – The Long Term Financial Impact of a DUI
Founder, Clear2Drive 25+ years ignition interlock industry Advisory council member Most people focus on the immediate costs of a DUI. Court fines, classes, and ignition interlock requirements tend to get the most

California DUI Insider – The Costs – License Reinstatement Fees and DMV Costs After a DUI
Founder, Clear2Drive 25+ years ignition interlock industry Advisory council member Many drivers believe that once they finish court requirements their license will automatically be restored. Unfortunately, that is not usually how the

California DUI Insider, The Costs, Attorney Fees and Legal Costs in a California DUI
Founder, Clear2Drive 25+ years ignition interlock industry Advisory council member When someone is arrested for a DUI, one of the first questions that comes up is whether to hire an attorney. Some

California DUI Insider – The Costs – Insurance Increases and SR-22 Costs After a DUI
For many drivers, the financial shock of a DUI does not really hit until the insurance renewal notice arrives. Court fines, classes, and DMV fees are expected. Insurance increases are not. I

California DUI Insider, The Costs, Ignition Interlock Installation Costs in California
After many years working with drivers across California, I have learned that one of the first questions people ask when they hear they need an ignition interlock device is how much it

California DUI Insider, The Costs, The Hidden Costs of a DUI
By: Dan Rhodes After many years working with people who are going through the DUI process, I have learned that the financial impact is almost never what they expected. Most people understand

California DUI Insider – The Costs – How Much Does a DUI Cost in California
By: Dan Rhodes After many years working with drivers in the DUI and ignition interlock world, one of the most common questions I hear is how much a DUI really costs. Most

California DUI Insider, The Penalties, IID Restricted License in California
After working with drivers for many years, I have learned that the IID restricted license is one of the most confusing parts of the DUI process. Most people are relieved to hear

California DUI Insider: The Penalties – Ignition Interlock Devices in California
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have seen how confusing interlock requirements can be for drivers after a DUI. Even though the interlock device is one of

California DUI Insider: The Penalties – Driving Without an Interlock in California
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have seen how serious the consequences can be when someone drives without an interlock device after a DUI. Many people do

California DUI Insider: The Penalties – DUI Penalties in California
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have seen thousands of people struggle with the penalties that come after a DUI. Out of every part of the DUI

California DUI Insider: The Aftermath – New DUI Laws in California, 2024 and Beyond
Over the years, I have watched California update its DUI laws many times, and each change affects drivers in ways they do not expect. New rules can affect your license, your requirements,

California DUI Insider: The Aftermath – California’s Mandatory Actions Unit Explained
Working with drivers after a DUI for so many years has shown me that the Mandatory Actions Unit is one of the least understood parts of the process. It is not something

California DUI Insider: The Aftermath – DMV vs. Court, Two Battles in One DUI
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have found that many people are surprised to learn that a DUI in California creates two separate cases. Most people think

California DUI Insider: The Aftermath – The First 48 Hours After a DUI Arrest
Over the years, I have talked with many people in the first day or two after their DUI arrest. These conversations are usually emotional and filled with worry. Most people have no

California DUI Insider: The Arrest – DUI Under 18 or 21 in California
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have talked with many young drivers and parents who were shocked by how strict California’s DUI laws are for anyone under

California DUI Insider: The Arrest – Checkpoint Tests Explained
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have talked with many people trying to make sense of what happened during their DUI stop or checkpoint. Checkpoint tests are

California DUI Insider: The Arrest – Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer in California
In my decades of work helping people understand what really happens during a DUI stop, I have sat across from thousands of drivers who all had the same confused look on their

California DUI Insider: The Arrest – What Actually Happens When You Are Pulled Over for a DUI in California
Getting pulled over for a DUI in California can feel scary and confusing. Most people have no idea what to expect. After working in this industry for more than two decades, I