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Georgia law to require ignition interlock device for DUI offenders
Drivers beware -- if convicted of driving under the influence a new Georgia law could require you to use a device that could stop you from starting your car. Read More >
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Utah Legislature may make adjustments to controversial new DUI law
The Utah Legislature isn't going to repeal its new toughest-in-the-nation DUI law. But it's open to tweaking it. Read More >
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NC high school assistant principal charged with DWI after hitting 2 parked cars at graduation
A North Carolina high school assistant principal is charged with DWI after hitting two parked cars in the parking lot where a school’s graduation was being held. Read More >
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Binge drinking, college culture, and personal responsibility
Are we sending young people mixed message about drinking? What about personal responsibility? Read More >
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NMDOT reports drunk-driving deaths down 20 percent from 2016
Last year 175 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in the state. So far this year, the New Mexico Department of Transportation reports that number is down nearly 20-percent. Read More >
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Penn State proposes new safety reforms after pledge's death
In the wake of the death of a Pennsylvania State University student who died after falling at a fraternity house, the school today announced proposals for new reforms, including the transfer of control regarding fraternity and sorority misconduct from the ... Read More >
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State funding eliminated for Missouri sobriety checkpoints
Missouri lawmakers effectively eliminated state spending on sobriety checkpoints beginning in July. Read More >
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After post-prom crash, Racine student speaks out against impaired driving
A Racine Park High School student injured in a rollover crash on a post-prom trip to The Dells with her friends is speaking out in an effort to keep fellow students from riding with an impaired driver. Read More >
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Trooper who survived crash warns of drunk driving
Trooper Chad Blackburn spent Labor Day Weekend 2016 as part of a major initiative to crack down on drunk drivers. Read More >
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Tiger Woods, arrested on suspicion of DUI, blames prescriptions – CNN
Golfer Tiger Woods, arrested on Memorial Day in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, said alcohol was not involved and he had "an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications." Read More >
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Americans over 60 are drinking more, study says
Whether it's a glass of wine with dinner, a beer watching the game or a cocktail while playing cards, Americans over 60 are drinking more than they were 20 years ago, a study says. Read More >
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Utah is adopting the nation's toughest drunken driving law
Utah is moving toward adopting the nation’s strictest drunken-driving law under a measure to be signed by Gov. Gary Herbert. The legislation lowers the standard from the current 0.08 blood-alcohol content level — used nationwide — to 0.05 BAC. Read More >