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Most people who drink think about just one number, if that: how many drinks they had. They might have an idea of how many drinks they can handle, and how many it takes before they are no longer capable of driving safely. They’re usually wrong, but more about that later. A more exact measurement of …
If you’re new to the world of the ignition interlock – if you’ve recently had one installed in your vehicle, or have received an order to install one – you might be nervous about the outcome of your program. You might have even heard that it’s possible to make a mistake that can get your program …
Roadside Memorials might not seem to be controversial. They exist as silent reminders of tragedies on the roads – flowers, crosses, notes, photos, pinwheels and the odd stuffed toy, all bearing witness to a life that ended too early. We pass them and resolve, perhaps, to drive a little more carefully. If we’re out for …
It’s still early days for self-driving cars. Inch by inch the technology is improving, such that the idea of sitting back and letting the car do the driving is not nearly so strange as it seemed just a couple of years ago. Still, every mishap with one of these self-guided wonders raises the question: can …
Did you ever notice that the first question an officer asks at a DUI stop is, “Were you aware…?” “Ma’am, were you aware that your left taillight is broken?” “Sir, were you aware that you crossed the center line three times?” “Were you aware that you are going 20 miles under the speed limit?” “Were …
Not long ago we heard some good news about Arizona. The state ranks number 1 for its tough stance on drunk driving. On Labor Day weekend we saw efforts bear fruit: Arizona DUI arrests hit a three-year low this holiday weekend. This year patrols nabbed 463 people for driving under the influence. That’s slightly down from last …
Your dog could use a walk this Saturday. So could you. And you both could be helping make Arizona’s roads safer while you get some air and stretch your legs. This Saturday Tucson hosts the most recent Walk Like MADD, an event designed to raise funds for and awareness of drunk driving in the state. …
It was nice while it lasted. For fifty years, road deaths were on the wane in the US. It hasn’t been accidental: a concerted effort by legislators, political leaders, government organizations and road safety advocates led to safer roads across the nation. During that time those groups delivered what was needed: mandating safer cars and …
