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Dec 27, 2019

Drunk Driving Spikes On New Year’s. This D.C. Group Is Subsidizing Lyft Rides To Help.

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program, which works to prevent drunk driving, is offering $15 off rides on Lyft.

May 06, 2014

Bowser Introduces Bill To Cut DUI Limit In D.C.

Bowser’s bill would cut the legal limit for driving under the influence of alcohol down from .08 to .05.

Jan 04, 2013

Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo Sentenced on Drunk Driving Charge

Crapo was sentenced to a suspended jail sentence of 180 days along with one year of unsupervised probation. He was also ordered to pay a $250 fine.

Dec 24, 2012

Idaho Senator Arrested for Drunk Driving in Northern Virginia

Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) was arrested yesterday for driving while under the influence yesterday, Alexandria police said.

Nov 21, 2012

Half-Cab, Half-Police Cruiser to Encourage Holiday Revelers Not to Drink and Drive

Is it a cab, or is it a police cruiser? Well, it’s a bit of both, and it’ll be showing up outside Arlington hot spots during the holidays to encourage revelers not to drive drunk.

Sep 26, 2012

D.C. to Resume Use of Breathalyzers

D.C. will resume breath tests on suspected drunk drivers this week, after almost two years of not using them due to calibration problems and faulty readings.

Aug 30, 2012

Bars Advise Cops on Stopping Drunk Drivers: Fewer Checkpoints, More Patrols

A restaurant trade association has some advice for how cops should deal with drunk driving during the three-day Labor Day weekend: More roving patrols, fewer sobriety checkpoints.

Aug 19, 2012

Virginia Trooper and Tow Truck Driver Struck By Intoxicated Driver In Tysons Corner

Another drunk driving incident occurred in Fairfax County early Saturday morning. This time, a state trooper and tow truck driver were the victims.

Jul 31, 2012

Stiff Drinks, Stiffer Fines: Enhanced D.C. DUI Law Kicks In Tomorrow

Don’t drink and drive. That much should be apparent to everyone at this point. But if it’s not, a new D.C. law mandating stiffer punishments for drunk driving that takes effect tomorrow certainly should.

Sep 21, 2011

Despite Breakup, R.E.M. Lives On in D.C. Courts

R.E.M. may have broken up, but that certainly doesn’t mean that the band’s influence won’t continue being felt in the District — notably in court.

 
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