We always tell you that if you have been drinking do not get behind the wheel. Take a cab. A couple in Treasure Island, Florida may have been following that exact advice. The only problem is their cab driver was allegedly driving drunk. Jose Mirelez was arrested on DUI charges with two passengers in the back […]
Man Riding A Bicycle Admits To Being Drunk And Is Charged With DUI
People are continually surprised when bicyclists, lawn mower riders and others not in cars are arrested for DUI. While it may seem odd to many, you can be charged with driving under the influence even if what you are driving is a bicycle. Just ask Jeremy Bowen of Brooksville who was charged with DUI last week. Bowen, […]
Man Driving The Wrong Way On A Divided Highway Nearly Hits A Cop And Is Arrested For DUI
Most DUI investigations begin with a visual observation of a motorists’ driving pattern. Most times an officer cites speeding, running a red light, weaving or falling asleep behind the wheel at a traffic light. Sometimes the driving pattern that indicates a motorist is impaired is a little more obvious. Take the case of Ocala’s Michael […]
Police Set To Draw First Blood On Fight Against Drunk Driving?
Select officers in Texas and Idaho are undergoing training on how to draw blood from drivers suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The federal program is the first step in determining if drawing blood by officers on the scene is an effective way to stop drunk driving with better results during […]
Toyota Working On Device That Will Block Drunk Drivers From Starting Their Cars
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota announced that it was developing an anti-drunk driving system to install in vehicles that could possibly lock the ignition. That follows news that Nissan Motors is working on similar equipment. Both manufacturers are trying to capitalize on a trend in the U.S. where states are passing laws requiring this type of […]
