New DUI law tougher, but loopholes still exist
DUI RepositoryThe new DUI law created a central repository — or electronic database — to help police and prosecutors statewide better access criminal histories of those arrested for driving under the influence. Previously, prosecutors had difficulty finding the necessary information about how many DUIs a person had. In some municipalities, records weren’t forwarded to the appropriate state agency, and prosecutors were forced with the time-consuming task of trying to track down where someone may have had a DUI.
Here’s information on the Central Repository, which is being created by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation:
• The central repository will enable prosecutors to electronically obtain full criminal histories from one location. Records will be stored in a database maintained by the KBI.
• All law enforcement agencies will be required to submit DUI offenses to the central repository by July 1, 2012.
• All agencies will be required to submit DUI offenses electronically to the central repository by July 1, 2013.
Satechi ST-TP01 Car Holder Mount for Smartphones
Satechi, online retailer of gadgets and practical accessories for devices, has unveiled the Satechi ST-TP01 Car Holder Mount. The device is a convenient-to-use smartphone holder designed to fit in a car, thus facilitating safe driving while having the device placed accessibly and securely.
The accessory is supposed to hold a smartphone or tablet of five to ten inch length. Apart from evidently being most compatible with all iPhones, Blackberry, Samsung, HTC, ECO, and DROID models, it is also said to efficiently support iPad and iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Galaxy 10.1, ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, Motorola Xoom, Blackberry Playbook, HTC Flyer and Viewsonic GTablet.
The tool claims to be easy to assemble, install and use. It secures on car dashboards without requiring screws. The rear-knob and swivel coming with it ensure trouble-free adjustment of height and angle of the device. It is said to provide non-shaky support to the gadget it holds. Its adjustment on the dashboard is designed such that user can comfortably view their smartphone or tablet while driving.
