It’s a new year, and drunk driving accidents are still a top concern of safety officials. In 2013, we witnessed drunk driving fatalities increase for the first time in the last six years. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is continuing efforts to bring down the number of drunk driving deaths.…
This one’s a hoot. A Massachusetts man was recently charged with his third drunk driving offense as well as disturbing the peace, leaving the scene of property damage, resisting arrest and failure to stop for police after he allegedly exited his vehicle and climbed up 30 feet into a tree…
Recently, officials with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) acknowledged the new five-year cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety to continue research on the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety, or DADSS. This program is meant to launch a seamless, passive…
According to the Boston Globe, a Connecticut police officer was arrested and charged in the state of Massachusetts with drunk driving with a child in the vehicle. State police report that the 45-year-old officer was stopped for a traffic stop on Massachusetts Turnpike. Not only is he facing drunk driving,…
A 16-year-old teenager who caused four deaths when driving drunk recently avoided jail time when he pled “affluenza” as a defense to the criminal charges he faced for drunk driving. The teen’s psychologist testified in court that the young man had escaped consequences for his actions throughout his life because…
Massachusetts drivers tend to have a bad reputation for being aggressive and taking dangerous driving risks, but a new study published by Car Insurance Comparison indicates that this reputation may be unfounded. The study has revealed that Massachusetts is one of the top 10 safest states for drivers. Unfortunately, however,…
In October of 2005, Melanie’s Law passed in the state of Massachusetts establishing rules for the use of ignition interlock devices. The law required Massachusetts to create an ignition interlock program by January 1, 2006. As a result of Melanie’s Law, drivers who have an Operating Under the Influence (OUI)…
A 39-year-old MBTA driver was involved in a recent alcohol-related accident when she reportedly slammed into a pedestrian near the JFK T stop. According to 7News, the driver slammed into a 86-year-old Chinatown resident and just kept going. According to court documents, the driver came back to the scene of…
A grant-funded initiative throughout Massachusetts will be targeting drunk drivers through the holidays. According to MassLive, the Amherst Police Department is taking this enforcement seriously, launching one of the first campaigns. “This holiday, we will show zero tolerance for those driving under the influence on the road. If you choose…
It’s one of the most joyous times of the year, but for many families it’s one of the most depressing, as it reminds them of one of the thousands of drunk-driving tragedies that have occurred during the holidays. With New Year’s quickly approaching, safe driving practices are on the minds’…