The Severe Consequences Of Drunk Driving
There is never a situation where drinking and driving would be appropriate. When you’ve had just a couple drinks, your judgment and your ability to react are compromised severely, and when every second counts, such as it does while at the wheel of an automobile, this can be extremely hazardous. When you insist on driving… read more
Reno and Sparks Police Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers
Californians planning to use Independence Day as an excuse for a four-day weekend trip to Reno be warned: police are going to be on the lookout for intoxicated persons at the wheel. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Police Departments of Reno and Sparks are teaming up for the effort, which is a component… read more
Technology to prevent drunken driving in development
A collaborative effort between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers could potentially lead to the development of auto safety technology that would greatly reduce the number of drivers under the influence of alcohol on the roads. The four-year-old project, officially titled the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS),… read more
DUI Deaths Decrease In California
According to news sources, the number of DUI related deaths in California has decreased to record levels as law enforcement in the state continues to successfully crack down on the illegal practice. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that DUI related deaths decreased to record levels not seen in the past 14 years. The… read more
Special Program Will Focus On Combatting Traffic Deaths
According to the morning news, the San Rafael Police Department has received a grant for a new program to promote traffic safety that is planned to last a whole year. The project aims at keeping injuries and deaths related to traffic from happening in the future. The Office of Traffic Safety known as OTS awarded… read more
New Car Device Can Detect Alcohol Level Through Skin
An auto supplier in Michigan is developing a device that can detect blood-alcohol level through the skin of a driver, according to news sources. The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety has given Takata a $2.25 million grant to work on the device for commercial cars. The device is currently about the size of a breadbox,… read more