Tag Archives: Alcohol Detector

It was recently reported that St. Charles High School in St. Charles, Minnesota were forced to submit to breathalyzer tests if they wanted to participate in the school’s graduation ceremony.  It appears that this unusual requirement developed after various St. … Continue reading

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Dallas, TX.  Nov. 15 — …Now in its 30th year, MADD has a new plan and wants to end drunken driving for good. The nonprofit is pushing for the development of alcohol-sensing technology that prevents cars from starting if the … Continue reading

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According to a report from NBC Miami Beach, Florida, a Brazilian racecar driver was arrested last week for DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide after supposedly causing an accident where a pedestrian was killed.  20-year-old Joao Paulo Escudero Mauro posted a … Continue reading

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One provision of the rewritten DUI law in South Carolina in 2009 was the requirement that upon a 2nd or subsequent conviction for DUI/DUAC within a ten year period, the person must have installed on any motor vehicle they drive … Continue reading

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Recently, the president of MADD was quoted in the Los Angeles Times as saying, “We don’t want cell phones and drowsy driving to become the next hot button issue for this country, because they don’t even compare with the problem … Continue reading

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WASHINGTON – On July 8, 2010, the American Beverage Institute (ABI), which represents over 8,000 American restaurants including over 230 in New York, criticized Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) for quarterbacking a movement to mandate alcohol detection devices in all cars. … Continue reading

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