Last month we shared a blog detailing how the Minnesota Department of Public Safety is requiring DUI offenders who need to install ignition interlock systems to equip a device that has GPS tracking capabilities. Not surprisingly, this potential abuse of personal rights drew our attention, and now it has the attention of one of Minnesota’s […]
Drinking, Driving and Cruise Control
A recent study out of Ohio State University suggests that when people head to the bar, their drinking habits mimic the cruise control system in a vehicle. In an effort to better understand people’s drinking habits and the choices they make as they consume alcohol, researchers conducted a small study. They gathered 1,500 students who were […]
Uber Leads To Lower DUI Arrests, More Vehicle Thefts
New research on the effects of Uber have found that cities with the ride service have experienced a downturn in DUI rates, but they have also experienced an increase in motor vehicle thefts. The study took a close look at more than 150 cities which have introduced Uber as a ridesharing option. In an effort […]
NFL to Increase DUI Penalties
NFL players who commit an alcohol-related driving offense may soon face a suspension from the league, said a source at Fox Sports. The league office wants to increase penalties in hopes that it will deter players from getting behind the wheel after a night of drinking. The National Football League Players Association already offers transportation […]
Traffic Fatalities Continue to Rise in Minnesota
Traffic fatalities in Minnesota are on pace to rise for the second straight year, according to figures from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. So far there have been 204 deaths on Minnesota roads, and with some historically dangerous months ahead of us, state officials say we are on pace to easily surpass the 395 deaths […]
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