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Cocktails
fromIndependent
4 days ago

The shocking teen drinking stat most of us don't know: Why we should teach our children not to drink alcohol

Teaching moderation early does not lead to higher success rates for teens.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Judge Accused Of Driving 'Super Drunk' Takes No Contest Plea - Above the Law

Judge Thomas L. Ludington entered a no contest plea to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge and intends to remain on the bench.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Michigan Bill Would Require Seniors to Regularly Re-Take Their Drivers' Tests - Streetsblog USA

Michigan's new bill mandates annual driving tests for seniors starting at age 85, raising concerns about age-based regulations versus actual driving ability.
#road-safety
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Motorist travelling 138kmh in 50kmh zone in Tipperary, as over 3,000 caught speeding and 138 driving under influence in past four days

Over 3,000 speeding offences detected during Garda Roads Policing Operation over the Easter weekend, with multiple serious incidents reported.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Motorist held every 45 minutes in St Patrick's weekend drink and drugs blitz

Seven additional road deaths occurred this year compared to the same period last year, with gardaí arresting one motorist every 45 minutes for suspected drink- or drug-driving during St Patrick's weekend enforcement.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Motorist travelling 138kmh in 50kmh zone in Tipperary, as over 3,000 caught speeding and 138 driving under influence in past four days

Over 3,000 speeding offences detected during Garda Roads Policing Operation over the Easter weekend, with multiple serious incidents reported.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Motorist held every 45 minutes in St Patrick's weekend drink and drugs blitz

Seven additional road deaths occurred this year compared to the same period last year, with gardaí arresting one motorist every 45 minutes for suspected drink- or drug-driving during St Patrick's weekend enforcement.
Cars
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Why hands-free systems in self-driving cars aren't actually safer, according to the NTSB | Fortune

Driver assistance systems are convenient but do not enhance safety, leading to increased driver distraction and reliance on technology.
Boston food
fromPatchogue, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Wrong-Way DWI Driver Caught In East Patchogue Was Nearly 3X Legal Limit: Sheriff

A Coram woman was arrested for DWI with a BAC of .25, three times the legal limit, along with three others during a routine patrol.
#dui
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Tesla drives drunk owner while he naps, Police still arrest him on DUI

A man was arrested for DUI while asleep in his self-driving Tesla, highlighting legal and safety concerns around autonomous vehicles.
Austin
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
#drunk-driving
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
Boston

Trooper arrested in Boston for OUI was allegedly 'slumped' at the wheel with High Noon in cupholder

Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Trooper arrested in Boston for OUI was allegedly 'slumped' at the wheel with High Noon in cupholder

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was arrested for drunk driving after being found slumped over in his car with an open container.
#drones
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US | TechCrunch

Intoxalock spokesperson Rachael Larson confirmed that the company had been hit by a cyberattack, stating that they took steps to temporarily pause some of their systems as a precautionary measure.
Information security
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck

Law enforcement dismantled major botnets while new vulnerabilities and privacy issues in tech continue to emerge, raising concerns over security.
SOMA, SF
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Mass. police officer arrested for OUI, department says

Norwood police officer Shawn Willman was arrested for OUI while off duty and is on administrative leave pending investigation.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California used faulty DUI tests for nearly 10 years, state Justice Department says

A California medical supply company provided faulty urinalysis test kits to the state for nearly a decade, potentially inflating DUI suspect results across multiple jurisdictions.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

I Tried to Quit Drinking for Good, This Is What I Got Wrong

Quitting alcohol requires many small decisions at choice points rather than one single decision, where you choose between moving toward your values or away from discomfort.
Music production
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Stats show streaming music deadly distraction for drivers - Harvard Gazette

Major album releases correlate with a 43% increase in streaming and 15% increase in traffic fatalities, suggesting smartphone distraction while driving poses significant public safety risks.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Motorist held every 40 minutes in St Patrick's weekend drink and drugs blitz

An Garda Síochána arrested one motorist every 40 minutes for suspected drink- or drug-driving during St Patrick's weekend enforcement, with 3,450 speeding violations detected and seven additional road deaths recorded compared to the previous year.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Ford's new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used | TechCrunch

Ford launched a free AI assistant for commercial customers to analyze fleet data and improve profitability, betting that software generates revenue even when offered at no cost.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Defective Urine Tests From Santa Rosa Lab May Have Led to Some False DUI Positives

the Bureau of Forensic Services, provided a list of 14 tests that were conducted using the defective kits, though five were tied to investigations that did not result in charges. Per the Chronicle, prosecutors said they notified defense attorneys this week after identifying the affected convictions. The District Attorney's Office identified nine convictions that utilized the tests primarily DUI cases, after the lab reported that some kits from supplier Andwin Scientific contained an incorrect concentration of sodium fluoride, about 100 milligrams instead of the stated 750 milligrams.
California
Health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Warning signs of alcohol-use disorder relapse - Harvard Gazette

Long-term sobriety relapse risk involves biological, psychological, social, and treatment support changes, with pain and recreational drug use being strongest predictors.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Lowell murder trial delayed after lead State Police investigator allegedly causes fatal crash while driving drunk

The reasons behind these delays revolve around State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley, who was involved in a fatal crash in Woburn in December 2023, records show. Quigley, who investigated the Phan brothers' case, struck a wheelchair van with his police cruiser. One month after the crash, Angelo Schettino, a passenger in that van, died from his injuries.
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Drivers in fatal Ford BlueCruise crashes were likely distracted before impact | TechCrunch

The safety board released documents for each crash and announced it will hold a public hearing on March 31 in Washington D.C., where it will discuss the findings and likely issue recommendations to Ford. The NTSB is an independent federal agency that investigates transportation accidents, but doesn't regulate the industry.
Cars
UK news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Warning to Scots drivers over new AI cameras that can see inside cars

AI-powered cameras will monitor Scottish drivers for seatbelt use and mobile phone usage over six months to inform future enforcement strategies.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

New warning for parents amid new 'fire-breathing' social media trend

Luckily, in this particular case, it did not burn the building down. But somebody really got hurt, and, you know, is going to have life-altering injuries.
NYC parents
#police-misconduct
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

2 Halton cops won't be charged for failing to give breathalyzer to drunk driver who caused fatal Milton crash | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

2 Halton cops won't be charged for failing to give breathalyzer to drunk driver who caused fatal Milton crash | CBC News

Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors

TPMS tire pressure sensors transmit unencrypted unique identifiers allowing low-cost roadside receivers to track vehicle movements and driving patterns.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The US State With Booze Rules So Strict, Even Your Pour Is Monitored - Tasting Table

Generally, the pour of liquor in your glass is up to the discretion and recipe of the mixologist. In Utah, however, bartenders are required to use a special calibrated device to ensure that a pour of liquor comes out at exactly 1.5 ounces. They are quite serious about this, mandating that all bottles use these devices, and that the devices themselves have a margin of error of less than one sixteenth of an ounce for a one-ounce pour - or about a third of a teaspoon.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

If technology could bring traffic fatalities down to nearly zero, why not embrace it?

Compact, low-rise villages and cities made sense based on how far people could reasonably travel on foot or by horse. This was true all the way up until the late 1800s. Then came an invention that let people travel incredible distances in seconds, entirely reshaping cities with dense population clusters.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

East Bay crash suspected to be DUI-related kills Concord resident

A motorcyclist died Thursday after colliding with a sedan in what police said was a DUI-related wreck involving another driver. The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. in the area of Buchanan Road and Woodborough Place. Officers arrived to find the 46-year-old Concord resident down. He died despite rescue efforts by police and medical personnel.
US news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Thieves broke into my car - to take parcel shelf'

She said people "just couldn't believe" cars were being broken into just for the shelves. The Met Police opened an investigation following a number of parcel shelves being stolen from cars in Hampstead and Highgate, the force said. Sam Phipps Phipps told BBC Radio London her car was targeted despite only having her gym bag, out of sight, in the boot.
London
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

This backup camera cleaner hides behind your license plate

Lens Lizard is an aftermarket kit that mounts behind license plates to remotely clean backup cameras with a refillable fluid reservoir and Bluetooth remote.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Local Cops Urge Parents to Check Lunch Boxes After Kid Shows Up at School With a MARTINI

We know mornings can be hectic But your child shouldn't be the only one in the cafeteria with a beverage that requires an ID. Quick Parent Checklist: Homework, Lunch packed, Alcoholic beverages. If it says 12% ABV it does NOT belong next to a PB&J.
Humor
Public health
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Ad Council creates story-driven mobile chat to combat teenage drinking and driving

A Messenger-based interactive chat called 'Ultimate Party Foul' uses immersive group-chat storytelling to show real consequences and deter underage drinking and driving.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Tech support detective solved crime by checking the carpark

"A floor manager responsible for production asked me to fix his PC, which was so slow he could literally make a coffee in the time between double-clicking an icon and having the program open," Parker told On Call. The manager's PC was only a year old and ran Windows XP, a combo that at the time of this tale should have made for decent performance.
Information security
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Border Patrol Employee Arrested in Minnesota After Being Found Passed Out in Car and Covered in Vomit'

Sahan Journal asked the Department of Homeland Security what role Mancillas serves in Border Patrol, but the department declined to answer. CBP stresses honor and integrity in every aspect of our mission, and the overwhelming majority of CBP employees and officers perform their duties with honor and distinction, working tirelessly every day to keep our country safe, a DHS spokesperson told the Journal via email.
US news
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Trump Administration Is Right That We Should Stop Counting Our Alcoholic Drinks. Do This Instead.

The average Thanksgiving meal, Johnson warned on social media, was "roughly equal in metabolic injury" to smoking seven cigarettes. He tabulated the average calories, fat, carbs, sugar, and salt of the typical spread, all high. And he painted a picture of the damage the meal would do to one's body: "massive glucose spikes," "oxidative stress," "immune suppression," "sleep disruption," and "acute endothelial dysfunction."
Food & drink
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Self-driving cars, drones hijacked by custom road signs

Environmental indirect prompt injection attacks can hijack embodied AI (self-driving cars, drones) via manipulated signage, causing dangerous misbehavior across languages and appearances.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Can Heavy Drinkers Learn to Moderate?

Some heavy drinkers can moderate, but individualized, flexible treatment that starts with moderation increases engagement and may lead to voluntary abstinence or harm reduction.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

MSP arrests Maine man after he allegedly crashed truck twice while on drugs

Man crashed truck into rest stop, crashed again an hour later, arrested for drug possession and driving under the influence, then released pending court.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Learner driver arrested during test for drug-driving

A learner driver was arrested during their driving test after police detected cannabis use and found the driver in possession of the drug.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Tesla pores over 8,313 potential self-driving' traffic violations

NHTSA granted Tesla a five-week extension to respond to a defect probe into FSD-related traffic-law violations, with 8,313 records pending manual review.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

5 reasons why cutting back on alcohol is so hard

Problematic drinking arises from complex biological, social, and neurological factors rather than mere lack of willpower.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

What happens to a car when the company behind its software goes under?

As vehicles become platforms for software and subscriptions, their longevity is increasingly tied to the survival of the companies behind their code. When those companies fail, the consequences ripple far beyond a bad app update and into the basic question of whether a car still functions as a car. Over the years, automotive software has expanded from performing rudimentary engine management and onboard diagnostics to powering today's interconnected, software-defined vehicles.
Cars
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

Visible camera warnings and apps let drivers slow briefly then resume speeding, undermining speed limits and local road safety.
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