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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Misconduct inquiry over fatal schoolgirl crash

Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for their handling of a crash inquiry that killed two schoolgirls in Wimbledon.
DC food
fromIndependent
16 hours ago

Derek 'Del Boy' Hutch seeks court approval for detox programme over crash that left Ukrainian grandmother seriously injured

A convicted killer seeks permission to complete a detox program after hitting a Ukrainian grandmother with his motorbike.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Terence Crawford found guilty of careless driving, fined $75

Crawford was stopped Sept. 28, hours after his hometown of Omaha held a parade through downtown to celebrate his unanimous decision victory over Canelo Alvarez in a super middleweight championship fight.
MMA
NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
1 day ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Woman charged with impaired operation following collision in Mississauga: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police reported that the two-vehicle collision involved a red Ford Explorer SUV and a Volkswagen SUV, each carrying two people. All four individuals were taken to hospital with injuries ranging from minor to serious, but none were life-threatening.
Toronto startup
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Fianna Fail still to rule if TD convicted of dangerous driving brought party into disrepute

Michael Cahill was caught driving at 190kmh, overtaking a stream of traffic and getting aggressively close to a van to force it to change lanes.
UK politics
#dui
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

Bipartisan Team of Assemblymembers Introduce DUI/Traffic Safety Laws - Streetsblog California

Lawmakers failed to pass AB 366 expanding ignition interlock devices; legislators vow to reintroduce it and pursue tougher DUI enforcement despite cost concerns.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Federal Judge Arrested, Accused Of Driving While 'Super Drunk' - Above the Law

Federal Judge Thomas L. Ludington faces misdemeanor DUI charges after an October crash with an alleged blood-alcohol content of 0.17 or higher.
California
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Teen Dies In Suspected DUI Crash In Novato, Four In Critical Condition

One teen died and four others were injured in a suspected DUI crash in Novato involving a 17-year-old driver.
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
2 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.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Vallejo Man Arrested for DUI In Napa Crash That Killed Three, Sent Four to Hospital

A DUI crash near Napa resulted in three deaths and four major injuries, leading to a mass-casualty response.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days 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.
#traffic-violations
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago
NYC parents

Manhattan Mom Struck by Driving Scofflaw Wants Accountibility

Inson Dubois Wood, a reckless driver with numerous violations, caused a traumatic crash injuring a mother and her infant son.
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 weeks ago
UK news

Almost 40,000 people had their Swedish driving licence revoked in 2025

Sweden revoked 39,949 driving licences in 2025, a 3.2% increase from 2024, with the highest number on record excluding pandemic years, primarily due to speeding and traffic violations.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Teetotal' X Factor star Chico guilty of drink driving

Chico was found guilty of drink-driving after consuming alcohol following the death of a friend, leading to a 12-month disqualification and fines.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Motorist caught behind the wheel in Kildare was already serving 75-year driving ban

The driver had been disqualified from driving in 2017, and with five active driving disqualifications to his name, gardaí confirmed he won't legally be allowed back on the road until 2092.
UK news
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Two men arrested after woman dies in two-car crash

A woman in her 30s was killed in a two-car collision in east London, leading to the arrest of two men for dangerous driving.
#dwi
NYC parents
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Stamford Man Arrested For DWI With Kids On I-95

A Stamford man was arrested for DWI with two children in his vehicle, facing charges under Leandra's Law.
NYC parents
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Stamford Man Arrested For DWI With Kids On I-95

A Stamford man was arrested for DWI with two children in his vehicle, facing charges under Leandra's Law.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Gladiators star Barney Walsh banned from driving for speeding in Mercedes

Barney Walsh was caught driving at 58mph in a 50mph stretch of the M4, leading to a six-month driving ban and a fixed penalty notice.
Law
#tiger-woods
Miami Marlins
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found

Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges after showing signs of impairment during a crash investigation in Florida.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Tiger Woods 'stepping away' for treatment after DUI arrest

Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health after a DUI arrest.
Miami Marlins
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Tiger Woods Charged With Suspicion Of DUI In Florida | Defector

Tiger Woods has been charged with DUI again after a recent rollover crash in Florida.
#drunk-driving
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston

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

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

NYPD sergeant indicted for fatal drunk driving crash on Taconic Parkway in Westchester County | amNewYork

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

In fatal crash, Oakland police pulled driver from burning car, then determined he was drunk

A Hayward man allegedly drove drunk through a red light in Oakland, causing a fatal crash that killed his passenger and injured others.
fromABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

Federal judge faces trial on charges of being 'super drunk' while driving

Federal Judge Thomas L. Ludington faces misdemeanor drunk-driving charges after crashing with a BAC above 0.17 and is classified as "super drunk" under Michigan law.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 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.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

NYPD sergeant indicted for fatal drunk driving crash on Taconic Parkway in Westchester County | amNewYork

San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

Judge Chan's ruling allows Mary Fong Lau to avoid jail time despite causing a fatal accident, raising concerns about accountability for reckless driving.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

'What we had talked about, take that to the grave': Report reveals details about State Police sergeant who allegedly drove drunk, caused fatal crash

Scott Quigley was indicted on a charge of negligent motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence, following a crash that resulted in the death of Angelo Schettino, a 37-year-old man with developmental disabilities.
Law
#vehicular-manslaughter
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Driver Who Killed Family of Four in 2024 West Portal Crash Avoids Jail Time, Home Detention

SF parents
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Driver Who Killed Family of Four in 2024 West Portal Crash Avoids Jail Time, Home Detention

An elderly driver received a light sentence for killing a family of four, leaving relatives feeling disrespected and demanding accountability.
fromTechCrunch
3 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
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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Mark Lamarr gets driving ban despite hardship plea

Mark Lamarr has been banned from driving for six months after speeding, despite claiming it would cause him exceptional hardship.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks 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.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 weeks 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.
#criminal-justice
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

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

A retrial for three brothers accused of murder in Lowell has been indefinitely delayed due to credibility concerns about a State Police investigator allegedly driving drunk during a fatal crash.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

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

A retrial for three brothers accused of murder in Lowell has been indefinitely delayed due to credibility concerns about a State Police investigator allegedly driving drunk during a fatal crash.
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
Boston
fromFingerlakes1.com
1 month ago

Avoca man charged with felony DWI after young child found in vehicle | Fingerlakes1.com

A 33-year-old driver was arrested for felony DWI with a 1.5-year-old child in the vehicle during a late-night traffic stop in Bath.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaults intoxicated passenger in Orange County, police say

A rideshare driver sexually assaulted an intoxicated woman in Newport Beach by posing as a legitimate driver, then abandoned her at a separate location.
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
#child-endangerment
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Barrie woman charged after allegedly driving 3 times over alcohol limit with child in the car | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Barrie woman charged after allegedly driving 3 times over alcohol limit with child in the car | CBC News

#dangerous-driving
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'The guilt just became too much to bear': Driver who killed woman in road crash on turning his pain into purpose

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man (43) who rammed van into gates, causing niece's death, after cocaine and alcohol bender is jailed for five years

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'The guilt just became too much to bear': Driver who killed woman in road crash on turning his pain into purpose

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man (43) who rammed van into gates, causing niece's death, after cocaine and alcohol bender is jailed for five years

UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Moment drunk driver crashes into bus as he tries to escape police in west London

A drink-driver evaded police and crashed into a London bus while fleeing through residential streets and a shopping center, resulting in disqualification and fines.
#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

#driving-under-the-influence
#hit-and-run
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Man in state of undress snorted cocaine in front of gardai when they found him in parked car

Man drove while heavily intoxicated on cocaine, 67 times the legal limit; sentenced to four months' imprisonment and a four-year driving ban.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

OPP officer charged with impaired driving in Southern Georgian Bay | CBC News

An Ontario provincial constable with 17 years’ service was charged with impaired driving while on duty and suspended with pay; internal OPP investigation underway.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Two people killed in separate incidents on Ireland's roads on Wednesday evening

Pedestrian (70s) killed after being struck by a car in Abbeyleix; man (30s) killed in single-vehicle crash in Co Monaghan.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Preventable fatal crashes are not mere accidents

Another day in California, another fatal "accident" taking the lives of innocent Californians whose only misfortune was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. This latest incident of driver negligence occurred in Westwood, in Los Angeles, on Feb. 5. The crash is strikingly similar to the one in Burlingame last summer, where a 19-year-old motorist killed 4-year-old Ayden Fang and sent a 6-year-old girl standing beside him on the sidewalk outside a downtown restaurant to Stanford Hospital.
California
Law
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
2 months ago

How California DMV investigates medical suspensions of a driver's license

When the DMV receives a report of a condition affecting driving, it investigates and may suspend a license pending reexamination; vision exams may be required.
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