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MIAMI, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- People don't realize that DUI cases (Driving Under the Influence) are actually three cases as a result of one traffic stop. And anyone accused of a DUI knows this "three for one is no bargain here!" Typically in a DUI, there is a minimum of two tickets: One for the alleged DUI violation and one (or more) for the traffic infraction(s) that allegedly caused the stop. Plus in Florida, there is an administrative license suspension, usually by the...

-- Leader says some states are no longer making progress, and are instead backsliding -- ORLANDO, Fla., June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During a keynote address today at the 30th Anniversary Lifesavers Conference on Highway Safety Priorities, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National President Jan Withers called for a summit of traffic safety leaders to renew the focus on proven traffic safety solutions. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110412/MADDLOGO) "MADD...

AUSTIN, Texas, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer, a time for fun and celebration. But it also brings many alcohol-related crash fatalities. Because of this, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching its first summer drinking and driving outreach program to encourage Texas drivers to designate a Person Appointed to Stay Sober (P.A.S.S.) before enjoying those drinks. "A day on the beach, barbecues, outdoor concerts or just lazing the day away on the river,...

CHESTER, England, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - Motorists convicted of drink driving could see insurance premiums increase by 150 per cent, warns MoneySupermarket Convicted drink drivers could see the cost of their motor insurance premiums rise by a staggering 150 per cent on average, according to new research from MoneySupermarket.com [http://www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance ].[1] As The Association of Chief Police Officers...

-- In 2010, 158 people nationwide died in drunk driving crashes over the holiday weekend -- DALLAS, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As families across the country get ready to kick off the summer and honor our military heroes this Memorial Day weekend, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) urges motorists to stay safe on the road during a time of year when drunk driving deaths typically increase. Over Memorial Day weekend in 2010 (the most recent year for which there is...

Research shows that distracted driving is a serious problem across Canada TORONTO (PRWEB) May 17, 2012 Today, GetInsuranceQuotes Canada Ltd. explores the similarities between distracted driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. In a recently published article titled, Is Distracted Driving The New Drunk Driving?, GetInsuranceQuotes.ca examines the very real dangers caused by those who consume alcohol before driving, and distracted driving in its various forms. In many cases,...

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America presented a $25,000 check to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on Saturday, May 12, 2012 during the opening ceremony of its annual "Walk Like MADD" 5K walk in Huntington Beach, Calif. The walk raised awareness for MADD's mission to stop drinking and driving, support victims and prevent underage drinking. In its ongoing commitment to driver safety, Hyundai was the presenting sponsor of the event for the second...

-- Teens nominated and selected through underage drinking prevention video contest -- DALLAS, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving(®) (MADD), along with Presenting Sponsor State Farm(®), is announcing today the 10 teens chosen to be part of MADD's first-ever National Teen Influencer Group. Through MADD's Power of You(th)((TM) )program, five teens were selected from nominations submitted by MADD, MADD partners and State Farm employees and...

[ Watch the Video ] One exhale and new device could screen for everything from diabetes to lung cancer This invention could give new meaning to the term "bad breath!" It's the Single Breath Disease Diagnostics Breathalyzer, and when you blow into it, you get tested for a biomarker—a sign of disease. As amazing as that sounds, the process is actually very simple thanks to ceramics nanotechnology. All it takes is a single exhale. You blow into a small valve attached to a box that is...

Watchdog Calls for AG Investigation of Self-Promoting Brand Messages SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice, the U.S. based alcohol industry watchdog, released an in-depth report today debunking Big Alcohol's cynical "Drink Responsibly" messages. "Alcohol producers and marketers are more interested in their public relations than public health," said Sarah Mart, MPH, director of research at Alcohol Justice and co-author of the new report, How Big Alcohol...