Drunk & Impaired Driving
Blog articles on Sobering Up that address the drunk and impaired driving problems facing communities and courts across the United States.
In Kansas, Refuse a DUI Test and You Could End Up in Jail
Despite the fact that all 50 states have implied consent laws, which dole out punishment for refusal to...
Big Win for Impaired Driving Programs When President Signs MAP-21 Transportation Bill
Congress went to work last week with the passage of the $109 billion Moving Ahead for Progress (MAP)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...