New Mexico has one of the highest rates of DWI as well as the highest rates of death from DWI in the nation. However, startup company DermaTEC thinks it may have a way of reducing the number of drunk drivers on the road through the development of a product called...
Month: September 2016
Spit test may help police detect THC concentration
Drivers in Ohio and throughout the country who police suspect of being impaired may be administered another test besides the Breathalyzer in the future. Researchers at Stanford University say they have developed a test that can measure the amount of THC in a person's...
How many points are assessed for a traffic violation?
Ohio residents who violate traffic laws are subject to being assessed a certain amount of points on their driver's license. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles records this information within ten days of a conviction. Acquiring too many points can result in a loss of driving...
Survey reveals way to prevent underage drinking
According to research, Ohio parents can prevent underage drinking by implementing clear guidelines that forbid the behavior. A study reached this conclusion after surveying over 1,100 teens and young adults between the ages of 15 and 20 in 24 cities across seven...
Ohio police laud the deterrent effect of sobriety checkpoints
The use of sobriety checkpoints by law enforcement agencies has been criticized by civil liberties advocates across the country, but the Ohio State Highway Patrol says that the primary goal of these efforts is to deter drunk driving rather than to catch and punish...
