Drunk & Impaired Driving
Blog articles on Sobering Up that address the drunk and impaired driving problems facing communities and courts across the United States.
The Sobering Cost of a DUI
Being intoxicated while behind the wheel is irresponsible and potentially fatal for others, including the driver. Driving drunk...
Surprising Statistics: Summer Drinking Risks
Summer is a popular season for binge drinking, with 47% of summer days seeing an average BAC above...
States with Ignition Interlock Compliance Laws Note Lower Rates of Repeat DUI Offenses
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 31 percent of all fatal crashes in 2021 were caused...
The Most Dangerous U.S. States for Drunk Driving
Every day, around 37 people in the United States are killed in drunk driving crashes—about one person every...
NHTSA Releases Positive 2019 Crash Fatality Data—Did the Trend Continue in 2020?
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its annual 2019 traffic fatality...
U.S. Cities with the Highest DUI Rates
With an increase in travel, amplified holiday-related stress, and a variety of opportunities for celebration, December is an...
Survey Reveals Gaps in Knowledge about DUIs
The problem of drinking and driving has been an issue for as long as the two activities have...
National Safety Council Releases Data on 2020 Road Safety
The National Safety Council (NSC) has released information about the current safety of our roads, and the results...
Hesitation to Use Ridesharing Services, Public Transportation Causing an Increase in DUIs?
Following months of quarantine and social distancing, many jurisdictions throughout the country are now reporting a disturbing new...
NHTSA Awards $562 Million in Highway Safety Grants
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the allocation of $562 million in grant funds, including money...