There is an ever-increasing number of apps for Iphones, Droids, and BlackBerrys. In addition to finding local restaurants and launching angry animals, smartphone users can now download apps designed to help the users avoid DUI charges. United States senators recently moved smartphone manufacturers to discontinue these apps, which raises the…
St. Patrick’s day is one of the biggest days of the year for drinkers. In central Ohio, it’s second only to Independence Day. It is no surprise, then, that the Franklin County DUI Task Force announced two DUI checkpoints for St. Patrick’s Day, 2011. What may come as a surprise…
The police chief in Austin, Texas recently proposed that the State add a new charge of “Driving While Ability Impaired”. Currently in Texas, a driver with a BAC of .08 or higher is considered to be under the influence. The proposed law would punish those drivers whose blood alcohol concentration…
A guy rode his bike to the ATM because he thought he was too drunk to drive (he probably needed the cash for Taco Bell or White Castle). To his surprise, a police officer arrested him for O.V.I. (D.U.I.) as he rode through a shopping center parking lot. As part…
Law enforcement in Central Ohio is participating in a state-wide crackdown on drunk driving, as reported by NBC4i. They are trying to send the message: “if you drive drunk, you will be caught and arrested”. The state-wide campaign, “Over The Limit, Under Arrest” began on August 20, 2010 and continues…
Some people think that boating and beer go hand-in-hand, like baseball and hotdogs or hockey and fighting. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, however, is taking part in a nation-wide crackdown on boating under the influence (B.U.I.): “Operation Dry Water“. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign to enforce laws…