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Crashes / Wrecks Drunk driver hits motorcyclist and flees with bike still in tow

Drunk driver hits motorcyclist and flees with bike still in tow

The incident occurred on Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Rodovia dos Imigrantes highway.
By Brian Potter 08 June 2022
Safety Extra penalties

Extra penalties "part of the solution" for tackling drink-driving

Charity's calls come as figures show progress on tackling the issue is slow.
By James Fossdyke 28 February 2022
03:06 Weird Cop riding bike chases woman on motorised suitcase through airport

Cop riding bike chases woman on motorised suitcase through airport

She was allegedly too drunk to fly and was eventually arrested after a highly unusual pursuit.
By Brian Potter 18 February 2022
Crashes / Wrecks UK: Distracted driver does just about anything other than drive

UK: Distracted driver does just about anything other than drive

The driver was imprisoned for eight months.
By Brian Potter 14 February 2022
Safety Data shows December is UK's second-worst month for drink-driving

Data shows December is UK's second-worst month for drink-driving

Safety charity calls on drivers not to drink a drop of alcohol when driving.
By James Fossdyke 21 December 2021
Safety UK drink-driving death rate unchanged for ninth consecutive year

UK drink-driving death rate unchanged for ninth consecutive year

Safety organisations have urged the government to take action.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2021
Celebrity / Entertainment Jeep Super Bowl ad back after Springsteen's DUI charges dropped

Jeep Super Bowl ad back after Springsteen's DUI charges dropped

Case closed for The Boss.
By Jacob Oliva 25 February 2021
Safety Small increase in drink-driving deaths UK government data suggests

Small increase in drink-driving deaths UK government data suggests

But the Department for Transport says the increase is not "statistically significant".
By James Fossdyke 16 February 2021
Celebrity / Entertainment Bruce Springsteen's Jeep Super Bowl ad taken down over DUI dispute

Bruce Springsteen's Jeep Super Bowl ad taken down over DUI dispute

Guess he had to 'Drive All Night' even while intoxicated, allegedly.
By Jacob Oliva 11 February 2021
Safety New Year drink-drive warning as study suggests home measures pose risk

New Year drink-drive warning as study suggests home measures pose risk

Most drivers over-pour when trying to serve a single measure.
By James Fossdyke 29 December 2020
Safety Drink and drug driving convictions down during Covid pandemic

Drink and drug driving convictions down during Covid pandemic

Figures show tradespeople are most likely to offend.
By James Fossdyke 11 December 2020
Safety Drink driving convictions can cost motorists up to £70,000

Drink driving convictions can cost motorists up to £70,000

And that's before you even consider the danger to life.
By James Fossdyke 10 December 2020
Crashes / Wrecks Tesla Model 3 hit head-on by drunk driver: Owner walks away

Tesla Model 3 hit head-on by drunk driver: Owner walks away

Traveling over 70 mph and being hit head-on by a 'wrong-way' drunk driver going 70 mph is a recipe for complete disaster.
By Steven Loveday 14 October 2020
Safety Charity calls for speeding to be as

Charity calls for speeding to be as "unacceptable as drink-driving"

IAM RoadSmart is concerned drivers are too blasé about speed.
By James Fossdyke 23 September 2020
Safety UK drink-drive crashes up slightly, but fatalities stay level

UK drink-drive crashes up slightly, but fatalities stay level

RAC claims the figures show more needs to be done.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2020
Safety New campaign urges men to help stop their mates drink-driving

New campaign urges men to help stop their mates drink-driving

It's called the Pint-Block campaign.
By James Fossdyke 19 February 2020
Safety Government estimates betray slow progress on tackling drink-driving

Government estimates betray slow progress on tackling drink-driving

The RAC says drink-driving is still a "serious problem".
By James Fossdyke 14 February 2020
Safety Half of UK drivers would report a stranger about to drive while drunk

Half of UK drivers would report a stranger about to drive while drunk

But that drops to just two percent when a family member is involved...
By James Fossdyke 17 December 2019
Safety Zero-tolerance drink-drive limit would save 5,000 lives, report claims

Zero-tolerance drink-drive limit would save 5,000 lives, report claims

European Commission estimates a quarter of the 25,000 annual EU road deaths could be linked to alcohol.
By James Fossdyke 16 December 2019
Safety Most UK drivers support plan to install breathalysers in new cars

Most UK drivers support plan to install breathalysers in new cars

We don't know if, when or how the systems will be introduced, but the EU has already set the wheels in motion.
By James Fossdyke 13 December 2019
Safety Motorists support random drug and alcohol testing

Motorists support random drug and alcohol testing

Road safety charity says police should set up checkpoints to tackle drink-driving.
By James Fossdyke 11 December 2019
Safety Most Scots think rest of UK should match their lower drink-drive limit

Most Scots think rest of UK should match their lower drink-drive limit

It's five years since Scotland lowered its limit in line with other European countries.
By James Fossdyke 09 December 2019
08:02 Someone crashed a McLaren 720S, repair costs are super high

Someone crashed a McLaren 720S, repair costs are super high

The driver wasn't even going very fast. In fact, he was parking.
By Chris Bruce 04 December 2019
Police Spike in drink-driving casualties coincides with police cuts - study

Spike in drink-driving casualties coincides with police cuts - study

Record casualties coincided with a 55-percent cut in breath tests.
By James Fossdyke 03 December 2019
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