The Fourth of July Holiday is one of the most dangerous days to be on the road. Most people have a day off from work to celebrate our nation’s independence and a lot of people spend that day celebrating with friends at bars, barbeques and parties. Unfortunately, when out celebrating…
Police encounter drunk drivers all the time in the course of their careers, but one Massachusetts state trooper had an experience with an intoxicated driver that was very personal: a drunk driver killed his daughter. Now, CBS Boston reports that the trooper hopes his daughter’s legacy will prevent other drunk…
Some say that there’s nothing to do in Boston except get drunk. At least that’s what the headline reads from Gawker. It was also listed as two of Time Magazine’s Top 10 Things to Do in Boston involve looking at bodies of water. But is that why officers are so…
For many parents of teenagers, talking to your kids may seem hopeless and you may despair that any advice you give will go in one ear and out the other. The reality, however, is that what you say to your kids — and the fact that you take the time…
Drinking just one drink too many can have devastating consequences when someone gets behind the wheel and drives drunk. Unfortunately, the more alcohol you consume and the more intoxicated you are, the more likely you are to make a bad decision about driving and the more impaired you will be…
With the recent NTSB proposal to change the drunk driving limit from .08 to .05, many people are getting caught up in political arguments. These arguments are between advocates in favor of the recommendation and opponents who argue that a lower limit is an infringement on personal rights and freedoms.…
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer and is a time to celebrate freedom and honor veterans. Unfortunately, it is also a time when parties can get out of control and people can be in danger as a result of drunk driving. If you are having a party this…
As school ends, prom and graduation celebrations occur and kids have time off to relax. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when teens are most at risk. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has been called the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. This period of time coincides with…
If the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has its way, the legal BAC limit in the U.S. will no longer by .08 percent. According to NBC NEWS, officials are trying to drop the legal threshold to .05 percent. What officials are trying to do is to get states to lower…
Drivers in Stoughton were not on their best behavior over the weekend. If you take a look at the Stoughton Patch and check out some of the police reports, you’ll see that officers in the area did quite a job in busting drunk drivers. On April 28th, a driver was…