Drunk & Impaired Driving

Blog articles on Sobering Up that address the drunk and impaired driving problems facing communities and courts across the United States.

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Leandra’s Law: Closing interlock loophole runs aground in NY House

New York’s groundbreaking Leandra’s Law had its first official challenge last month when an offender sentenced to the...

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Making a Difference: Michigan Takes DUI Fight to the Urinals

The Michigan Office for Highway Safety Planning (MOHSP) has announced a new program designed to prompt drunk drivers...

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New Study Shows Tougher Teen Driving Laws Reduce Drunk Driving

A newly published study from Washington State University indicates that tougher teen driving laws can reduce drinking and...

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Century Council Releases New Publication on Promising DWI Offender Programs

Earlier this month The Century Council released a new publication, Promising Criminal Justice Programs for DWI Offenders, which...

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Bottle to Throttle: Alcohol Takes Center Stage in New Hollywood Blockbuster

I’m not Up in the Air like George Clooney, I don’t have 10 million frequent flyer miles—or even...

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Handing Them the Keys: Should Parents of Adult Offenders Be Legally Liable?

In May, a California judge approved a $1.2 million settlement agreement  for a drunk driving crash that injured...

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The Economics and the Social Impact: Why NADCP is So Important

Today marks the opening of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals 18th Annual Drug Court Training Conference...

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Do Mock Car Crashes Deter Teen DUIs?

On any beautiful spring day, students at U.S. high schools are often subjected to the horrific scenes of...

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Celebrating This Weekend? MADD Tips on How to Spot a Drunk Driver

With the Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, many Americans will spend their long weekend under the warm sun,...

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NY State Takes the Lead in Closing Ignition Interlock Loopholes

Alcohol Monitoring Systems applauds the New York State Senate, and in particular the leadership of Senator Charles J....