Drunk & Impaired Driving
Blog articles on Sobering Up that address the drunk and impaired driving problems facing communities and courts across the United States.
Minnesota Supreme Court to Look at “Necessary Drunk Driving” Defense
A Minnesota woman is appealing her 2011 careless driving charge to that state’s Supreme Court on the basis...
"Too Rich" Defense? Teen Blames “Affluenza” for Drunk Driving
Last week a Texas judge handed down what many see as a light sentence to a teen who...
“Morning After” and Hungover Driving is Still Impaired Driving
Think “sleeping it off” makes you safe to drive after a night of drinking? Think again. In the...
Blackout Wednesday lives up to its name: Binge drinking and drunk driving spike on Thanksgiving Eve
Looking forward to scoring mega deals on Black Friday? You have to make it through Blackout Wednesday first....
Infographic: Change the Trend on Holiday Drinking & DUIs
A fatal collision following a Thanksgiving party. A teen starts the new year in a wheelchair because of...
Don’t Let Drunk Driving Turn Halloween into a Real Nightmare
Spirits may be responsible for mayhem this All Hallows’ Eve, but they are likely to be of the...
Drunk Driver Who Made YouTube Confession Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years
An Ohio court has sentenced 22-year-old Matthew Cordle, famous for confessing to killing a 61-year-old-man in a drunk...
MA High School Sets Drunk Driving Message Back 30 Years
If you aren’t outraged now, you may be by the end of this post. In early October, Massachusetts...
5 Tips to Prevent Underage Drinking During Homecoming
Homecoming is an annual rite of passage for high school students, and one that often involves alcohol. Underage...
Study Shows Female Drunk Drivers Differ From Men
Women have typically represented a relatively small proportion of the drunk driving problem and this has made it...