Drunk Driving
Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga pleaded guilty to drunk driving Tuesday in Covington, Kentucky, and received a suspended sentence.
MADD Canada Taking New Humorous Approach to Discourage Drunk Driving
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada is encouraging Canadians to help keep drunk drivers off the road through a series of public service announcements from TBWA\Toronto.
Former NHL Player Chris Chelios Arrested on DUI Charge
Former NHL defenseman Chris Chelios was arrested and charged with drunk driving and speeding in suburban Chicago. Westmont police say the 47-year-old Chelios, who now plays for the AHL’s Chicago Wolves, was driving alone in his pickup truck when he was pulled over shortly after 4 a.m. on Dec. 28 for speeding and improper lane[.....]
Puerto Rico Lowers Legal Blood Alcohol Limit for Younger Drivers
Puerto Rico has adopted one of the world’s toughest legal limits for drunk driving by young adults.Gov. Luis Fortuno signed legislation Tuesday that lowers the blood alcohol limit for drivers ages 18 to 20 to .02 percent from the standard .08 percent that applies to all other drivers on the U.S. island.
Cardinals’ David Freese Arrested on DUI Charge
The St. Louis Cardinals’ third baseman David Freese agreed Monday to enter the club’s Employee Assistance Program after being arrested Saturday for driving while intoxicated. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that this is the second time in 27 months Freese has faced an alcohol-related charge.
Missouri Governor Wants to Toughen Drunk-Driving Laws
Missouri governor Jay Nixon is considering making it a crime to refuse a blood-alcohol test, and would send those registering over 0.15 percent to court, subjecting them to steeper penalties.
Brooklyn Man on Trial for Killing Attorney in DUI Crash
According to a highway patrol officer, the Brooklyn man accused of driving drunk and killing a former attorney for ex-Gov. George Pataki was out of control at the scene and refused a Breathalyzer test by clenching his teeth.
Wisconsin Senate Passes Bill to Toughen Drunk-Driving Laws
The Wisconsin Senate unanimously passed a bill toughening laws for drunken driving in the final floor session of the year. The bill is aimed toward increasing penalties for arrests involving operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin, a state that has the highest rate of drunken driving in the nation, according to the Department[.....]
NYC Detective in Fatal Crash Had Blood-Alcohol Level More than Twice the Legal Limit
The New York City police detective who has been charged with killing a woman while driving drunk early Friday morning had a blood-alcohol level more than double the legal limit, according to a law enforcement official.
Police to Crack Down on Drunk Driving at Angel Stadium in Anaheim
Orange County authorities are warning baseball fans against drinking and driving after the Angels’ playoff game yesterday, saying law enforcement officers will be swarming the area around Angel Stadium looking for violators.
