drunk driving
The Strictest and Most Lenient States on DUI
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Drunk driving was the cause of 31 percent of motor vehicle fatalities in 2014.
NHTSA Shows Prototype Car that is Impossible to Drive while Drunk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in partnership with an industry consortium has revealed a prototype vehicle fitted with the latest in anti-drunk driving technology.
Technology Stopping Drunk Drivers Could Save 59K Lives
Devices that prevent drunk driving could save tens of thousands of lives.
Peak Drinking Age of Men is 25: Study
A recent study has shown the peak age that a man drinks alcohol.
Moving Violations Could Quadruple Your Insurance Costs
A new study indicates that the average insurance rates can quadruple after a moving violation, depending on where you live.
Students Asked to Admit Drunk Driving for Scholarship
Colorado students are getting an unusual opportunity to receive a college scholarship this spring.
Cars that Detect Drunk Driving in the Works
Federal safety regulators are hoping for technology that will allow vehicles to detect drunk drivers.
Teens More Likely to DUI After Riding with Drunk Driver
Setting a bad example for teen drivers has severe consequences.
Teens in Survey Have Loose Definition of ‘Sober’ Driving
Most teenage drivers know about dangerous behaviors behind the wheel, and yet many still admit to partaking in them.
Automakers, Government Invest in Alcohol Detection Tech
The federal government and 15 automakers have announced a deal to extend research on advanced alcohol detection technology.
NTSB Recommends Stricter Rules for Drunk Driving
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), lowering the legal limit on drinking and driving could save hundreds of lives each year.
One in Four Teens Admit to Driving Under the Influence: Study
Almost 25 percent of teen drivers in a study released today admitted to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Drinking While Driving Isn’t Illegal in All States
Undoubtedly driving while under the influence is illegal in all states, but oddly enough, not every state has a law that prohibits drinking while driving.
Most Drunk Crashes Involve Twice the Legal BAC
Drunk driving is wrong, but the latest information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration could be taken to suggest that having a few drinks before driving might not be harmful from a statistical standpoint.
Washington D.C. Getting Stricter Drunk Driving Laws
Drunk drivers in Washington D.C. can expect stiffer penalties starting tomorrow when the Comprehensive Impaired Driving Act of 2012 takes effect.
Talking Urinal Cakes Hopes to Crack Down on Drunk Driving – Video
Anti-drunk driving campaigns are as common as cheap beer these days, but this one might be the most… interesting one yet.
Automatic In-Car Breathalyzer Under Development
Everyone should take note of this: Swedish company Autoliv is developing an in-car breathalyzer that works automatically to keep drivers from taking intoxicated trips.
Eating While Driving Deadlier Than Texting Behind the Wheel, Study Shows
The University of Leeds recently published a study titled ‘Two Hands Better Than One’ that showed that eating while driving is more dangerous than using a phone while driving, or drinking while driving. By using a driving simulator, the UK-based study found that driver reaction time increased by 44 percent while eating behing the wheel….
New Years is the Worst Day For Drunk Driving
No real surprise here, but analysts have revealed that New Years Day is officially the worst day for drunk driving accidents. That includes the time the countdown ends on New Years Eve, when drunk drivers start the New Year off in idiotic fashion by getting into their car. Half the fatal crashes that occur on…
Racing Legend Al Unser Jr. Arrested for Street Racing While Drunk
It seems that retired racing legend Al Unser Jr. still likes to make headlines… but this time, it’s for all the wrong reasons. It’s been confirmed that the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner has been arrested on charges of drunken driving and reckless driving in Albuquerque, New Mexico. According to Bernalillo County sheriff’s spokeswoman Jennifer Brown,…
Ryan Dunn Drunk At Twice The Legal Limit When He Crashed
Turns out that Jackass star Ryan Dunn, who recently died in a car accident, was drunk at twice the legal limit for alcohol when he crashed. The toxicology report confirmed Twitter’s worst suspicions: police say that Drunn’s blood alcohol content was at 0.196, or twice of Pennsylvania’s 0.08 limit. No other drugs were found in…
New Technology Could Measure Blood Alcohol Through Steering Wheel, Door Handles
The breathalyzer may become a thing of the past, thanks to new technology that can be installed in your car. And it’s not like you can fake your way around it, as it’s located in key components of your vehicle, like the steering wheel and door handles. The court-ordered breathalyzers that can be used in…
Study: 30 Million People Drive Drunk in an Average Year
Holiday party season is in full swing, and that means you may feel a bit more pressure to raise a glass of cheer to celebrate. It also means that drivers getting behind the wheel after a few too many is also on the rise, and a report out by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…
U.S. Traffic Fatalities Hit 60-Year Low
It’s always great to get some good new regarding traffic. And this recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) falls into the good new category – they say that the number of fatalities on America’s highways is at its lowest level since 1950. Compared to 2008, deaths caused by vehicle collisions fell…
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