According to several media sources, the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that all drivers convicted of drunken driving should have devices known as interlocks attached to their vehicles to prevent future offenses. The agency has stated that this recommendation has been reported to 33 states that currently do not have any requirements regarding the usage of interlocks in vehicles of drunk driving offenders. News agencies reported that 17 states already require the use of the devices that won’t allow (read more)
Read MoreAccording to recent reports, drivers in California have been driving under the influence of drugs much more often than alcohol. A recent study has been carried out by the California Highway Patrol and according to the reports, this could be a growing threat that could lead to serious consequences. The authorities have reported that one in every seven drivers checked by the authorities were tested positive for the presence of prescription or illegal drugs in their system. Following this study, (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies in California have indicated that a drunken driving suspect may have been involved in an accident that happened on Interstate 15 Monday. The auto accident occurred when the reportedly drunken driver attempted to make a U-turn that was not safe, which caused his vehicle to crash into a concrete median. The vehicle crashed two times into the concrete barrier before it finally stopped. According to one account, the female driver was spotted driving erratically on Interstate 15 (read more)
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Oct
2012
Crash Results In Injuries, Arrest
An accident that happened last Saturday night in Upvalley resulted in minor injuries, reports show. The driver responsible for the accident may have been under the influence prior to the crash. The accident happened when a 1998 Dodge Dakota pickup truck traveling the lanes of the Highway 29 crossed the road’s double yellow line into the path of an oncoming 1997 Nissan Quest. Both vehicles collided head-on. The Nissan motorist was taken to the hospital with minor injuries while the (read more)
Read MoreThe Illinois State Police Department spent the Labor Day weekend cracking down on traffic violations, according to the news. The department was enforcing what they call the “Fatal 4″, which are speeding, DUI, failure to use seat belts and also distracted driving. Reports show that the department stated that during the same holiday weekend in 2011 they handed out 2,536 tickets for speeding and 69 for DUI. For more details on this year’s crackdown, read the full article here: State (read more)
Read MoreAccording to a series of news agencies in California, over 100 intoxicated people were reportedly arrested during the Labor Day weekend. The official California Highway Patrol reports show that officers were busy on Saturday and Sunday near the Sacramento River and that about 100 drivers were reportedly taken into the custody of the Police for alcohol and vehicle-related charges. Officers claim that many of those who were reportedly arrested during the weekend claimed to be University students. The CHP urges (read more)
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04
Sep
2012
16-Year-Old Involved In Hit-And-Run Crash
According to several news agencies, a 16-year-old was taken into the custody of the police after he fled the scene of an accident that happened near Commercial Avenue and Fourth Street. The reports issued by the California Highway Patrol demonstrate that the driver and a second occupant drove seven blocks before the police finally stopped them. Details regarding the crash and the causes behind the accident were not immediately available. For more on this hit-and-run auto accident, click here for (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have reported that Monterey County law enforcement agencies will be reminded of the importance of complying with the law during the Labor Day weekend. According to the news, the “Avoid the 18” law enforcement mobilization campaign is sending several officers to the streets during the 17-day period that ends on Labor Day. Officers will be patrolling the streets of Salinas and Marina so crack down on intoxicated drivers. This campaign hopes to keep the roads safe for (read more)
Read MoreWhile we all agree that distracted driving is dangerous, most of us still eat behind the wheel, take a cell phone call, or read a map while we operate our vehicles. Outlets report that most drivers don’t realize that distracted driving is more dangerous than drinking and driving. According to the U.S. government, 18% of all car crashes with injuries are the result of distracted driving. The authorities believe that it’s time for drivers to change their behavior because the (read more)
Read MoreTexting while driven is dangerous but what most drivers wonder if it’s just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. A woman in Saline, MI was doing both before she flipped her car. Aside from minor injuries, troopers reported that the crash resulted in no other damaged vehicles or injuries. The woman was not sure what type of hurdle on the road that was hit by her vehicle that caused her car to roll over. Cops are encouraging (read more)
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