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Vintner Pleads Guilty to Killing Cyclist While Driving Drunk

Ulises Valdez Jr. pleaded guilty in Sonoma County Superior Court to killing a cyclist and costing a 12-year-old boy his leg while driving drunk. The counts included gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol causing serious … Continue reading

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1 in 8 U.S. Adults Drove Under Influence of Marijuana

One in eight U.S. adults admits to having driven under the influence of marijuana, Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports.  And, it adds, as more states legalize marijuana use, it’s no surprise that 76% of the American public believe  incidents of … Continue reading

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Why People Drive When They Think They’re Over the Legal Limit

In a word, they think they’re okay to drive.  And they’re driving short distances and think they can drive carefully.  Or the just don’t think about it. That’s the results of a poll by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation.  The … Continue reading

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Diageo to Use Virtual Reality in Bid to Curb Drunk Driving

Diageo North America said it plans to roll out a first-of-its-kind immersive virtual reality (VR) technology that will allow consumers of legal drinking age to experience the many pitfalls associated with irresponsible drinking. The program is being spearheaded by Diageo’s … Continue reading

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Get the Recognition Your CSR Efforts Deserve

Your entire organization works hard to do right by your community.  Whether it’s a campaign to prevent drunk or underage driving, employee involvement in a community project such as cleaning up rivers or building house for Habitat for Humanity, adoption … Continue reading

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