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Did you know that in the United States, one person is killed every 50 minutes as a result of motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers (Mothers Against Drunk Driving 2011)? That means every day, 32 people lose their lives of alcohol impaired driving accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that alcohol-related crashes in 2009 reac [...]

In an effort to push Arizona drunken driving accidents to an all time low, authorities have been strengthening programs to catch offenders before they can do much damage to life and property. This past holiday season, a statewide collaboration resulted in more than 3,000 arrests for driving under the influence in just a span of 5 weeks. Last week, in a routine check for drivers unde [...]

For many years, we have recognized the dangers that are associated with drunk driving. In fact, both the government and the private sectors have established organizations to work towards eliminating DUI accidents on the road. Drugged driving or driving under the influence of any drug can affect the brain or impair someone’s motor skills, reaction time, and judgment, and is sta [...]

Tweet There are tens of thousands who choose to drive under the influence of alcohol every year in the United States. While drunk driving can occur at any time of the year, incidents typically increase when certain holidays or major sporting events occur. In anticipation of Super Bowl Sunday, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) has begun the Sup [...]

We all know that driving under the influence is a serious offense in New York. In December 2009, Governor Paterson signed a law that makes an extremely strong statement against drunk driving. The new law, while primarily protecting children from the dangers of drunk driving, also includes a provision that mandates all DWI offenders to install an ignition interlock device or IID in their vehicle. This is a device wh [...]

Next to the holiday season, summer time is usually when we see a number of DUI and alcohol-related auto accidents in New York City and throughout the nation. Law enforcement agencies usually crack down on drunk drivers with sobriety checkpoints, especially during holidays such as Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. However, it is our responsibility as drivers to make sure that we never get behind the wheel while u [...]

An off-duty police officer in New Jersey was sentenced to 10 years in prison with the possibility of parole in three and a half years, for striking and killing a pedestrian who was crossing a street in Lower Manhattan. According to a news report, the woman died at the scene and her boyfriend was critically injured. The driver was reportedly driving double the speed limit and authorities have stated that he was unde [...]

A 22-year-old special education teacher was killed in a Staten Island pedestrian accident after he was struck by a driver, who officials say, was under the influence of drugs. An ABC news report states that the man and his girlfriend were jogging along Hylan Boulevard in Annadale when he was hit. He suffered severe head and chest trauma. His girlfriend suffered a broken ankle, scrapes and bruises. The 34-year-old [...]

A 22-year-old special education teacher was killed in a Staten Island pedestrian accident after he was struck by a driver, who officials say, was under the influence of drugs. An ABC news report states that the man and his girlfriend were jogging along Hylan Boulevard in Annadale when he was hit. He suffered severe head and chest trauma. His girlfriend suffered a broken ankle, scrapes and bruises. The 34-year-old [...]

A 23-year-old woman was recently cited for driving under the influence of a controlled substance after suffering major injuries in a New Jersey car accident. According to a news report in The Sheboygan Press, the alleged New Jersey DUI collision occurred along State Highway 28 south of Cherry Hill Road in Sheboygan County. Officials say her 2010 Toyota Corolla veered off the roadway, through a field, and crashed in [...]