Public Safety officers will be looking for impaired drivers this weekend Aug 31, 2008
Impaired driving extends beyond just the consumption of alcohol. Never use illegal drugs or drive while on prescription drugs that may impair your driving ability. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Officials project heavy traffic this weekend Aug 30, 2008
"We will be increasing all of our patrol efforts with emphasis on speeding, impaired driving and seat belt usage," he said. "We will be doing driver's license checks at various locations throughout the district.". (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Labor Day DUI Patrols Begin Aug 30, 2008
It s a typical holiday weekend where we see an increase in (impaired driving), Winans said. Everybody that s scheduled to work is going to be working. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
DUII crackdown to continue through holiday weekend Aug 30, 2008
"OSP troopers have made 96 impaired driving arrests as of August 25th in support of the national crackdown," said Captain Gerry Gregg, director of the OSP Patrol Services Division ... "It's clear that too many people still don't understand that impaired driving is no accident nor is it a victimless crime," Gregg said. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Lake, road safety urged as busy Labor Day weekend under way Aug 30, 2008
Denton County Sheriff s Office deputies are working overtime to increase DWI and impaired driving enforcement through Labor Day. Overtime hours for the deputies will be paid for by grants from the Texas Department of Transportation s Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
OPP will use all available resources to ensure last long weekend of summer is a safe one for motorists, boaters Aug 29, 2008
Boaters are reminded that they face the same penalties for impaired boating as they do for impaired driving. Personal flotation devices are of no use if you're not wearing them. (Canada Newswire)
Law enforcement plans show of force for holiday period Aug 29, 2008
campaign on impaired driving which began Aug. 15 and ends after the Labor Day Holiday weekend ... Yet we continue to see far too many people suffer debilitating injuries and loss of life as a result of impaired driving, said Florida Highway Patrol Maj. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
FHP beefs up highway enforcement efforts Aug 29, 2008
The agency will target three specific causes of highway fatalities: speeding, impaired driving and failure to use occupant restraints seat belts. For real-time traffic and road condition reports, as well as maps and other safety tips, FHP urges the public to visit. (Florida Today)
RCMP erred in using Texas Rangers, report says Aug 29, 2008
During an investigation involving the troopers, the force also had one of its own members conduct an impaired driving probe without proper grounds, detain the motorist unlawfully and search his vehicle unlawfully. The findings are in a report released by the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP and sparked by a complaint from the B.C. Civil Liberties Association. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Police give welcome attention to alcohol-related crimes on coast Aug 28, 2008
Each week the Review s police log contains multiple arrests for impaired driving. Those arrests even those that thankfully don t come after an accident can turn upside down the lives of otherwise thoughtful individuals who make the mistake of having one too many and then getting behind the wheel. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Police notes Aug 28, 2008
MORTON The Morton Police Department will conduct 40 hours of hire back patrols focused on enforcing impaired driving laws now through Sept. 7. The police are joining state and local law enforcement in the effort to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries this Labor Day holiday. (Pekin Times, IL)
More of this story» Aug 28, 2008
4 million people nationwide were arrested for impaired driving ... An impaired driving arrest is a one-time-only event for most drivers. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Holiday safety patrols coming Aug 23, 2008
"It means impaired driving laws will be strictly enforced from state-to-state in a seamless effort to save lives during the deadly Labor Day Holiday travel period," said Director Bob Dallas of the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). This year, Hands Across the Border is part of the "One Hundred Days of Summer HEAT" campaign sponsored by GOHS to raise awareness about the deadly consequences of speed, drunk and drugged driving, and failure to use safety belts and child restraints. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
A tough price to pay for impaired drivers Aug 23, 2008
No one poses more of a threat to the safety of everyone who uses our roads than the driver who continues to drive despite having one or more convictions for impaired driving. The new civil law gives the OPP an effective new tool to remove the vehicles of repeat impaired driving offenders from our roads and highways. (Northern Daily News)
Weapons raps virtually double in Barrie since 2000, report says Aug 22, 2008
Barrie saw a drop in the number of people charged with impaired driving. There were slightly more than 1,400 last year, down from 1,566 charges in 2000. (The Barrie Examiner)
Police launch crackdown Aug 22, 2008
An impaired driving arrest can have a financial, social and emotional impact. It can also cost motorists as much as $10,000. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Student's sentence stings, but no jail term in DWI death Aug 22, 2008
Brian Anthony Reid, of Graham, pleaded guilty Thursday to felony death by vehicle and impaired driving after he ran over 60-year-old Nancy Leidy just before 11 a.m. April 23. Leidy was struck as she pedaled down a side street near the university campus where she frequently volunteered to teach in the entomology department. (News & Observer)
Hampton, Starke, FHP win in challenge Aug 22, 2008
The challenge recognizes and rewards the most comprehensive traffic safety programs in Florida instituted by law enforcement agencies to educate the public about occupant protection, impaired driving, aggressive driving and other areas of traffic safety to reduce crashes and injuries. Research shows that an increase in traffic enforcement results in a decrease in motor vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Increased patrols through Labor Day weekend Aug 21, 2008
Each week in Massachusetts, 300 people are arrested for impaired driving, Peraino said. He explained that a first-time conviction for drunk driving can cost upwards of $7,800 plus significant expenses for insurance surcharges and attorneys fees. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Weapon crimes plummet in Picton, but soar in Napanee Aug 21, 2008
And while most communities across Ontario experienced a drop in impaired driving charges, the number of people charged with impaired driving in Prince Edward County increased slightly to just over 88 charges last year ... Napanee has seen a drop in impaired driving charges and the community had sexual assault charges drop by almost one-third, falling from 64 charges in 2000 to 45 last year. (Belleville Intelligencer)
Police take part in sobriety enforcement effort Aug 20, 2008
With more people expected to travel on America s highways during the holidays, the next few weeks could be one of the deadliest periods ever for impaired driving fatalities ... It is a comprehensive impaired driving prevention effort focused on highly visible criminal justice-related efforts to deter impaired driving and is designated for use by states and communities to save lives. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
New law lets Ontario seize cars of repeat drunk drivers Aug 20, 2008
Bentley was in South Porcupine, near Timmins, where he gave one of three seized vehicles to the Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving and Action Sudbury so they can raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving ... "This new law is very important in fighting impaired driving," said Anne Leonard, executive director of the Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving ... Of 3,226 people killed in motor vehicle crashes in Canada in 2005, Mothers Against Drunk Driving estimated that... (CBC.ca)
Depression link to poor driving Aug 19, 2008
People on anti-depressants may have impaired driving skills, a small US study suggests. Researchers put 60 people through a driving simulation to test steering, concentration and reactions. (BBC News -- Health)
Rowlett police crack down on traffic violations Aug 19, 2008
Beginning today, the Rowlett Police Department is join other police agencies throughout the country in support of an intensive crackdown on impaired driving through Sept. 1 ... Rowlett officers trained as drug recognition experts, as well as officers trained to administer standardized field sobriety tests will be working various hours to relieve patrol officers from any impaired driving arrests ... Motorists suspected of impaired driving will be arrested and asked to voluntarily give a blood... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Drunk drivers forfeit vehicles Aug 19, 2008
Yesterday, the first vehicle forfeitures were turned over to an agency devoted to fighting impaired driving. Attorney General Chris Bentley of London was in South Porcupine giving the keys of a seized vehicle to the Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving. (London Free Press)
Moore Acts Fast on DWIs Aug 17, 2008
Drinking drivers who get caught in one of the state's new high-tech "Booze It It" checkpoints could find Moore County is not a good place to be charged with impaired driving ... "Moore County is not a good place to be charged with impaired driving." ... Cases on the DWI docket in Moore County don't stay there long. Moore County now ranks 30th out of 100 counties in the state for the length of time impaired driving cases stay on the docket. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Gaylord police cracking down on drunk drivers Aug 16, 2008
According to the OHSP, despite a 13-percent drop in impaired driving related fatalities last year, alcohol and/or drugs were involved in 35-percent of Michigan traffic fatalities. There were 382 fatalities last year involving alcohol and/or drugs. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The ultimate swimmer Aug 16, 2008
While the concentrated week in Beijing has been just eat/sleep/swim, the everyday Phelps is an easy-going guy who signs autographs without complaint between bites of his half-pound Angus-burgers, makes a point of watching the Baltimore Ravens games at sports bars, invites friends to play video games (Madden NFL, Tiger Woods PGA Tour), listens to Garth Brooks, invariably reveals a dry-land clumsiness that is far from God-like ("He's the kind of guy who would trip over the crack walking down the... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News State receives $127,000 to fight DUIs Aug 15, 2008
This is an effort to deter impaired driving and apprehend drivers who make the wrong and potentially deadly decision to consume alcohol and drive, Patrol Sgt. Norman Ruud said. According to the patrol, there have been 396 fatalities on North Dakota roads since 2004, with 55 percent occurring on state, county and township roads in rural North Dakota. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
County Lines for August 15, 2008 Aug 15, 2008
The Grover Beach Police Department plans to join other agencies throughout the country in the support of the national Over the Limit/Under Arrest campaign crackdown on impaired driving that. starts today and runs through Sept. 1. (Santa Maria Times)
Sheriff's Office to crackdown on DWI during rodeo, Labor Day Aug 15, 2008
Overtime hours for the deputies will be paid for by grants from the Texas Department of Transportation's Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant. The department received the grants earlier this year to conduct sustained DWI enforcement operations during holiday periods as part of the statewide "Drink. Drive. Go to jail." campaign. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Enforcement effort seeks to save lives Aug 14, 2008
That is why the Winston County Sheriff's Department announced recently that they will be joining with thousands of other law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation from August 15 throughout the Labor Day holiday to take part in the "Drunk Driving: Over the Limit, Under Arrest" crackdown on impaired driving ... "Driving with a BAC of .08 or higher is illegal in every state. Yet we continue to see far too many people suffer debilitating injuries and loss of their loved ones as a... (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Manitoba officers did not cover up for colleague, inquiry told Aug 14, 2008
Mr. Harvey-Zenk was originally charged with impaired driving causing death, refusing a breath test and other offences. But because of a lack of evidence, most of the charges were stayed and he was sentenced to two years of house arrest for dangerous driving under a plea bargain that angered the victim's family. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Police get tough on impaired drivers Aug 14, 2008
That's why many Oregon law enforcement agencies have announced they will join more than 10,000 police agencies throughout the country in support of an intensive crackdown on impaired driving starting Aug. 15 through the end of Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1 ... Even if you think you have beat the odds of being caught and walk away from an impaired driving crash alive, motorists should be aware that officers can follow up on these incidents and you may still face legal consequences. (Lebanon Express, OR)
End of summer crackdown targets drunk drivers statewide Aug 12, 2008
From Aug. 15 to Sept. 1, all of the law enforcement agencies in Cass County and in 54 other counties in Michigan will be cracking down on impaired driving ... Last year alone, 382 people in Michigan were killed in impaired driving crashes. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Police to crack down on drunken drivers Aug 9, 2008
Wisconsin s notoriety and behavior as a beer-consuming state is no doubt a factor in the prevalence of impaired driving, Mork said. If stopped for drunken driving, you ll be arrested and taken to jail. (Winona Daily News, MN)
County joins drunk driving crackdown Aug 8, 2008
Brown reminded those tempted to drive after having a few too many that impaired driving can cost a motorist their license and a large amount of money in fines, court costs, increased insurance premiums and other expenses ... Instead of risking an arrest for impaired driving, the sheriff's department offers the following suggestions. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Police: Bicyclist at fault in wreck Aug 8, 2008
1 (e)] state that a bicycle is not considered a vehicle for purposes of impaired driving. "However, bicyclists should not mix drinking and bicycling," the N.C. Guide to Bicycle and Pedestrian Laws says. (The Daily Reflector)
'Sporadic' recall Aug 7, 2008
Three other serious charges -- including impaired driving causing death -- were stayed as a result of the plea bargain. Previous story: Next story. (Winnipeg Sun)
Summer means peak in teen drivers Aug 7, 2008
It used to be drunk driving, impaired driving was the No. 1 killer of teens, Wells said. Car crashes are still the No. 1 killer of teens, but now it s speeding, drowsy driving, being impaired by marijuana and prescription drugs and distracted driving. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Keep the stretcher empty this holiday weekend Jul 30, 2008
TORONTO, July 30 /CNW/ - The 20th arrive alive DRIVE SOBER(R) campaign is being showcased at events over the next week to remind the public of the dangers of impaired driving especially during the summer months. Summer students, paramedics, and police officers will share information and 15,000 arrive alive DRIVE SOBER passports to safety to raise awareness to prevent impaired driving and the injury it can cause ... EMS Chief Bruce Farr advises "summer is a time of year when people are getting... (Canada Newswire)
VIDEO: Flight attendants rally downtown Jul 30, 2008
Accessibility/Mobile Features. CSunny with Cloudy Periods. (Winnipeg Free Press)
Your mug's in this paper? Uh-oh Jul 27, 2008
People charged with murder appear alongside people picked up on charges of impaired driving or passing bad checks. "We show crime from any entertaining way," Cornetti said. (News & Observer)
Stop the presses! Crime rates are falling Jul 25, 2008
Impaired driving rates increased 3 per cent, almost entirely because of a 19-per-cent rise in one province, Alberta. Nationally, impaired-driving rates have been falling for 25 years. (Globe and Mail)
1st Kuwaiti woman MP sworn in Jul 25, 2008
The number of people being charged with impaired driving is dropping, but anti-drunk-driving advocates and some police say that's not because there are fewer impaired drivers on the road. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Pakistan needs to work harder to stop attacks into neighbouring Afghanistan from its semi-autonomous tribal areas. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
Head-on crash victims remain hospitalized Jul 24, 2008
Gandall, 47, of Cody, who is suspected by police of impaired driving in the accident and was convicted in Cody of a similar charge several months ago, remains in fair condition at St. Vincent Healthcare. No charges have been filed and the case remains under investigation. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Checkpoint memorializes former Montrose resident Jul 19, 2008
Miller s family members and friends planned to hand out flyers about Miller to all drivers at the checkpoint, as a way of reminding them about the lives lost because of impaired driving. To know Lee was to love Lee, Miller s wife, Katy Conway, said in the news release. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Crime rate hits 30-year low, Statscan says Jul 19, 2008
Drug offences and impaired driving were among the few crimes that rose slightly. Still, Canadians can take heart at the increasingly rosy picture, Mr. Melchers said. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Police chief says he told officers to tell truth following fatal crash Jul 18, 2008
He was originally charged with impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, criminal negligence causing death and refusing a breathalyzer, but most of those charges were eventually stayed. Harvey-Zenk pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death and was sentenced to two years of house arrest. (Cape Breton Post)
Traffic sting planned Jul 16, 2008
Entitled Operation Double Aught 2008, authorities in the counties that share U.S. Highways 20 and 30 will target impaired driving, safety belt and child passenger restraint use, stop sign and stop light violations, speeding and driving without a license. The goals of this project include raising Iowa s safety belt use rate from the current 91 percent, reducing impaired driving and preventing fatalities and injuries. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Case should have been handled differently, ex-police chief admits Jul 16, 2008
Charges of impaired driving causing death were eventually dropped and a controversial plea deal kept Mr. Harvey-Zenk out of prison, which led the provincial government to convene a public inquiry. The inquiry heard Tuesday that Mr. Bakema, who took charge of the scene that morning, never conducted any of the basic roadside sobriety tests expected of an officer investigating a possible case of impaired driving. (Globe and Mail -- National)
New program targets teen awareness Jul 16, 2008
Three hours will be for behind-the-wheel instruction, which will include braking exercises, panic braking, parallel parking and impaired driving practical exercise. The latter will be done using golf carts, and the students will wear special goggles that will simulate alcohol impairment. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Police receive traffic enforcement grant Jul 13, 2008
This statewide effort runs now through July 23, and combines extra traffic enforcement, public information, and community outreach to reduce motor vehicle-related fatalities, injuries and economic loss due to impaired driving. Loading commenting interface. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Police join national sobriety enforcement effort Jul 13, 2008
With more people expected to travel on America s highways during the holidays, the next few weeks could be one of the deadliest periods ever for impaired driving fatalities ... National Mobilization, launched in December 1999, is a comprehensive impaired driving prevention effort focused on highly visible criminal justice-related efforts to deter impaired driving and is designated for use by states and communities to save lives. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Mower rider faces drunk-driving charge Jul 13, 2008
Richard Skupien, 47, is charged with impaired driving, driving with a blood-alcohol level over 80 mg and possession of a controlled substance ... Police used the arrest to remind residents that any motorized vehicle -- including ATVs, scooters and jet skis -- are all subject to the impaired driving provisions in the Criminal Code. (Toronto Sun)
Alcohol-, drug-related deaths at 10-year low Jul 13, 2008
LANSING - The 2007 Michigan Drunk Driving Audit reveals declines across the state in alcohol- and-or drug-related crashes and deaths, injury crashes and impaired driving arrests ... "For this reason, strict enforcement of Michigan's impaired driving laws will continue to be a focus for law enforcement." ... Of those arrests, 47,267 resulted in convictions of operating while intoxicated (OWI) or impaired driving. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Nadal gives knee a rest after epic win Jul 8, 2008
Fourth-round draft pick Jamie Arniel, charged with impaired driving June 22, is expected to attend the camp. Free agent forward Todd Bertuzzi signed a one-year, $1. (Boston Globe)
Don’t drink and drive! Independence Day crackdown! Jul 5, 2008
The Montgomery County Sheriff s Office will intensify the enforcement of impaired driving laws this holiday weekend. Deputies will specifically be designated to enforce the impaired driving laws of Texas during the July 4th holiday. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
July Fourth Zero Tolerance Campaign in effect Jul 5, 2008
Georgia State Troopers, along with officers from the Georgia Department of Public Safety s Motor Carrier compliance and Capitol Police divisions have teamed with law enforcement officers from local police and sheriff s departments across Georgia for Operation Zero Tolerance, Georgia s high-visibility impaired driving enforcement program. The July Fourth OZT campaign began Friday, June 20 and ends Sunday July 6. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Rangers sign Naslund, part with Jagr Jul 4, 2008
Bruins draftee Arniel to face charges Bruins prospect Jamie Arniel is facing an impaired driving charge in his native Canada. Arniel, 18, was arrested in his Kingston, Ontario, neighborhood hours after the Bruins picked him in the fourth round of the NHL draft last month. (Boston Globe)
Police will be out in force during weekend Jul 4, 2008
A person who served an individual alcohol can be prosecuted if the person is later involved in an impaired driving accident, according to a news release from Gov. Rod Blagojevich's office. Officials with the DeKalb Police Department were unavailable for comment about added patrols throughout the weekend. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Know all your limits Jul 4, 2008
Emotionally impaired driving significantly impacts perception and judgment. In fact, high-anger drivers are three to four times more likely to engage in aggressive driving behavior than level-headed folks. (Montana Standard, MT)
Rangers 'move on' without Jagr Jul 4, 2008
Boston Bruins prospect Jamie Arniel has been charged with impaired driving in Kingston, Ont. Rob Blake is staying in California after all, only he's moving north to the Silicon Valley. (CBC.ca)
City to step up DWI arrests Jul 4, 2008
Impaired driving is no accident nor is it a victimless crime. Too many lives are being lost and we need everyone s help to stop it. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Public information yields Jul 4, 2008
NORTHUMBERLAND - Information from the public resulted in two impaired driving charges on Northumberland-area roads over the weekend ... A 32-year-old man from Toronto is charged with impaired driving and refusal to provide a breath sample ... A 53-year-old Hamilton Township man is charged with impaired driving and driving over 80 mg in connection with the incident. (Northumberland News)
