January 1st will be a big day for UK road transportation. That’s when self-driving cars will be allowed on public roads there. And the UK is not alone in ceding the roads to unpiloted cars:…

The state of New York has shown once again just how little tolerance it has for drunk driving. Last week Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Vince’s law, which takes two strong steps to target repeat DWI offenders. The…

This week we bring you a poster from the 1930s that imparts some obvious wisdom with style. During the depression the Works Progress Administration (WPA) gave precious employment to people in many fields, including artists. They…

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) showed their support for ignition interlocks in New Jersey last week when they testified before the Assembly Appropriations Committee. MADD has always been a big proponent of the ignition interlock…

Virginia Beach, known for its historic sites, beaches, and parks, has one distinction it would rather not advertise: it has the most DUI arrests of any city in the state, some 2,300 last year. As…

Often news articles about the persistent problem of drunk driving mention ignition interlocks — devices that test your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when you blow into them. The devices are designed to prevent your car…

Metropolis and Gotham city get super heroes. Most cities are much less lucky – they get super drunks. Last week a drunk driver led police on a chase on the streets of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Officers…

Have you ever heard of a ‘low blow?’ Although the traditional definition can mean anything from striking your opponent below the waist to unsportsmanlike behavior, it also means blowing below the legal blood alcohol limit…

Keeping the roads safe is an on-going battle. We know that ignition interlock devices are reducing drinking and driving for repeat offenders by up to 67%, and police have implemented different programs to crack down…

What may have been seen by lawmakers in 1857 as an important addition to the Minnesota State Constitution has come under fire recently by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and individuals at Concorida University.  According…