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London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Motorist travelling 138kmh in 50kmh zone in Tipperary, as over 3,000 caught speeding and 138 driving under influence in past four days

Over 3,000 speeding offences detected during Garda Roads Policing Operation over the Easter weekend, with multiple serious incidents reported.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Motorist held every 45 minutes in St Patrick's weekend drink and drugs blitz

Seven additional road deaths occurred this year compared to the same period last year, with gardaí arresting one motorist every 45 minutes for suspected drink- or drug-driving during St Patrick's weekend enforcement.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Motorist travelling 138kmh in 50kmh zone in Tipperary, as over 3,000 caught speeding and 138 driving under influence in past four days

Over 3,000 speeding offences detected during Garda Roads Policing Operation over the Easter weekend, with multiple serious incidents reported.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Motorist held every 45 minutes in St Patrick's weekend drink and drugs blitz

Seven additional road deaths occurred this year compared to the same period last year, with gardaí arresting one motorist every 45 minutes for suspected drink- or drug-driving during St Patrick's weekend enforcement.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Two men arrested after woman dies in two-car crash

A woman in her 30s was killed in a two-car collision in east London, leading to the arrest of two men for dangerous driving.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

State Police lieutenant named in report about sergeant's alleged drunk driving reportedly suspended

A Massachusetts State Police lieutenant was suspended amid an investigation related to a fatal crash involving another officer charged with negligent homicide.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

'What we had talked about, take that to the grave': Report reveals details about State Police sergeant who allegedly drove drunk, caused fatal crash

Scott Quigley was indicted on a charge of negligent motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence, following a crash that resulted in the death of Angelo Schettino, a 37-year-old man with developmental disabilities.
Law
#dui
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
California

Vallejo Man Arrested for DUI In Napa Crash That Killed Three, Sent Four to Hospital

California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area man sentenced for fatal DUI collision near in 2020

A Vallejo man was sentenced to 12 years and 8 months for DUI causing a 2020 fatal collision after competency was restored.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Bipartisan Team of Assemblymembers Introduce DUI/Traffic Safety Laws - Streetsblog California

Lawmakers failed to pass AB 366 expanding ignition interlock devices; legislators vow to reintroduce it and pursue tougher DUI enforcement despite cost concerns.
Miami Marlins
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Florida authorities release video of Tiger Woods' arrest after car crash

Woods faces a DUI charge after a car accident, with bodycam footage showing his behavior during the arrest.
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Tesla drives drunk owner while he naps, Police still arrest him on DUI

A man was arrested for DUI while asleep in his self-driving Tesla, highlighting legal and safety concerns around autonomous vehicles.
California
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Vallejo Man Arrested for DUI In Napa Crash That Killed Three, Sent Four to Hospital

A DUI crash near Napa resulted in three deaths and four major injuries, leading to a mass-casualty response.
#tiger-woods
Miami Marlins
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found

Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges after showing signs of impairment during a crash investigation in Florida.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found

Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges after showing signs of impairment during a crash investigation in Florida.
Boston food
fromPatchogue, NY Patch
1 week ago

Wrong-Way DWI Driver Caught In East Patchogue Was Nearly 3X Legal Limit: Sheriff

A Coram woman was arrested for DWI with a BAC of .25, three times the legal limit, along with three others during a routine patrol.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Napa Co. multi-car crash victims ID'd; driver arrested on suspicion of DUI: CHP

Three women died and six were injured in a DUI-related crash on Silverado Trail in Napa County.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

Judge Chan's ruling allows Mary Fong Lau to avoid jail time despite causing a fatal accident, raising concerns about accountability for reckless driving.
SOMA, SF
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Mass. police officer arrested for OUI, department says

Norwood police officer Shawn Willman was arrested for OUI while off duty and is on administrative leave pending investigation.
#court-hearing
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
Law

Judge irate as defendant joins by Zoom while driving-then lies about it

Carroll admitted to lying about driving during a court hearing, leading to a default judgment against her.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Law

Judge Snaps as Woman Denies Logging Into Zoom Court While Driving: Do You Think I'm That Stupid?'

A judge ended a virtual court hearing after a woman appeared to be driving while claiming to be a passenger.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Judge irate as defendant joins by Zoom while driving-then lies about it

Carroll admitted to lying about driving during a court hearing, leading to a default judgment against her.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Judge Snaps as Woman Denies Logging Into Zoom Court While Driving: Do You Think I'm That Stupid?'

A judge ended a virtual court hearing after a woman appeared to be driving while claiming to be a passenger.
#drunk-driving
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston

Trooper arrested in Boston for OUI was allegedly 'slumped' at the wheel with High Noon in cupholder

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

NYPD sergeant indicted for fatal drunk driving crash on Taconic Parkway in Westchester County | amNewYork

fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
California

Man accused of killing Long Island officer in DWI crash faces upgraded charges as prosecutors reveal new evidence

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

In fatal crash, Oakland police pulled driver from burning car, then determined he was drunk

A Hayward man allegedly drove drunk through a red light in Oakland, causing a fatal crash that killed his passenger and injured others.
fromABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

Federal judge faces trial on charges of being 'super drunk' while driving

Federal Judge Thomas L. Ludington faces misdemeanor drunk-driving charges after crashing with a BAC above 0.17 and is classified as "super drunk" under Michigan law.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Trooper arrested in Boston for OUI was allegedly 'slumped' at the wheel with High Noon in cupholder

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was arrested for drunk driving after being found slumped over in his car with an open container.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

NYPD sergeant indicted for fatal drunk driving crash on Taconic Parkway in Westchester County | amNewYork

California
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Man accused of killing Long Island officer in DWI crash faces upgraded charges as prosecutors reveal new evidence

A 20-year-old Long Island man faces upgraded charges for aggravated vehicular homicide after driving drunk at 125 mph and crashing into an off-duty police officer's car, killing Officer Patricia Espinosa.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US | TechCrunch

Intoxalock spokesperson Rachael Larson confirmed that the company had been hit by a cyberattack, stating that they took steps to temporarily pause some of their systems as a precautionary measure.
Information security
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
California
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley indicted in deadly Woburn crash

A State Police sergeant was indicted for motor vehicle homicide after a drunk driving crash that killed a man in Woburn.
UK news
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 weeks ago

Almost 40,000 people had their Swedish driving licence revoked in 2025

Sweden revoked 39,949 driving licences in 2025, a 3.2% increase from 2024, with the highest number on record excluding pandemic years, primarily due to speeding and traffic violations.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Police: Bus driver in Medford crash may have been asleep at the wheel

An MBTA bus driver crashed into parked cars and a home while appearing drowsy or asleep, with no evidence of alcohol or intoxicants involved.
#dangerous-driving
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man (43) who rammed van into gates, causing niece's death, after cocaine and alcohol bender is jailed for five years

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man (43) who rammed van into gates, causing niece's death, after cocaine and alcohol bender is jailed for five years

California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California used faulty DUI tests for nearly 10 years, state Justice Department says

A California medical supply company provided faulty urinalysis test kits to the state for nearly a decade, potentially inflating DUI suspect results across multiple jurisdictions.
US news
fromNewsday
4 weeks ago

Matthew Smith indicted on upgraded charge of aggravated vehicular homicide in alleged DWI crash that killed Nassau Officer Patricia Espinosa

Matthew Smith, 20, was indicted on 19 counts including aggravated vehicular homicide for a January 31 drunken-driving crash that killed Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa.
NYC music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Britney Spears arrested for drunk driving in California

Britney Spears was arrested for driving under the influence in Ventura County and released after nine hours in custody, with a court appearance scheduled for May 4.
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 month ago

Britney Spears arrested for DUI in California: report

The Toxic singer, 44, has been released from custody, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office's online records. Records show Spears whose occupation is merely listed as celebrity was arrested just before 9:30 p.m. local time and booked just after 3 a.m. Thursday.
Music
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former Cork City manager remanded on bail after being charged with drink driving

Gerard Nash (39), with a former address listed at Courtyard Lodge in Fota, Co Cork, was excused from appearing before Midleton District Court at a previous appearance on February 5.
Liverpool FC
UK news
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Motorist held every 40 minutes in St Patrick's weekend drink and drugs blitz

An Garda Síochána arrested one motorist every 40 minutes for suspected drink- or drug-driving during St Patrick's weekend enforcement, with 3,450 speeding violations detected and seven additional road deaths recorded compared to the previous year.
Law
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

DPP drops charges against three gardai over alleged 'squaring away' of motoring tickets

The Director of Public Prosecutions has dropped charges against three gardaí accused of improperly dismissing fixed-charge notices for motoring offences.
#criminal-justice
Law
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Lowell murder trial delayed after lead State Police investigator allegedly causes fatal crash while driving drunk

A retrial for three brothers accused of murder in Lowell has been indefinitely delayed due to credibility concerns about a State Police investigator allegedly driving drunk during a fatal crash.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Lowell murder trial delayed after lead State Police investigator allegedly causes fatal crash while driving drunk

A retrial for three brothers accused of murder in Lowell has been indefinitely delayed due to credibility concerns about a State Police investigator allegedly driving drunk during a fatal crash.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Barrie woman charged after allegedly driving 3 times over alcohol limit with child in the car | CBC News

Officers were called to the Park Place shopping centre on Wednesday around 6:30 p.m. for reports of a driver who had allegedly hit several protective pillars outside an indoor play facility. Residents who called police said the driver had nearly gone into the building's main entrance.
Toronto
Boston
fromFingerlakes1.com
1 month ago

Avoca man charged with felony DWI after young child found in vehicle | Fingerlakes1.com

A 33-year-old driver was arrested for felony DWI with a 1.5-year-old child in the vehicle during a late-night traffic stop in Bath.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Defective Urine Tests From Santa Rosa Lab May Have Led to Some False DUI Positives

the Bureau of Forensic Services, provided a list of 14 tests that were conducted using the defective kits, though five were tied to investigations that did not result in charges. Per the Chronicle, prosecutors said they notified defense attorneys this week after identifying the affected convictions. The District Attorney's Office identified nine convictions that utilized the tests primarily DUI cases, after the lab reported that some kits from supplier Andwin Scientific contained an incorrect concentration of sodium fluoride, about 100 milligrams instead of the stated 750 milligrams.
California
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaults intoxicated passenger in Orange County, police say

A rideshare driver sexually assaulted an intoxicated woman in Newport Beach by posing as a legitimate driver, then abandoned her at a separate location.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

East Bay crash suspected to be DUI-related kills Concord resident

A motorcyclist died Thursday after colliding with a sedan in what police said was a DUI-related wreck involving another driver. The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. in the area of Buchanan Road and Woodborough Place. Officers arrived to find the 46-year-old Concord resident down. He died despite rescue efforts by police and medical personnel.
US news
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Judge admonished for drunk driving continues to sit on bench | amNewYork

According to the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Mortenson, who is not an attorney, told police he was really nervous and scared when they asked him to step outside of his 2013 Chevy pickup truck and began testing his sobriety. He was ultimately arrested shortly after midnight on May 23, 2024.
Law
#nypd
fromNewsday
1 month ago
New York City

DA: 2 NYPD cops charged in alleged cover-up of DWI crash involving off-duty officer

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Law

Two Manhattan cops indicted for alleged drunk driving cover-up of fellow officer as union fumes against DA Bragg | amNewYork

fromNewsday
1 month ago
New York City

DA: 2 NYPD cops charged in alleged cover-up of DWI crash involving off-duty officer

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Law

Two Manhattan cops indicted for alleged drunk driving cover-up of fellow officer as union fumes against DA Bragg | amNewYork

#drug-driving
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Learner driver arrested during test for drug-driving

A learner driver was arrested during their driving test after police detected cannabis use and found the driver in possession of the drug.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Man in state of undress snorted cocaine in front of gardai when they found him in parked car

Man drove while heavily intoxicated on cocaine, 67 times the legal limit; sentenced to four months' imprisonment and a four-year driving ban.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Learner driver arrested during test for drug-driving

A learner driver was arrested during their driving test after police detected cannabis use and found the driver in possession of the drug.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Man in state of undress snorted cocaine in front of gardai when they found him in parked car

US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Crashes raise concerns about pursuit rules for immigration agents

A fatal crash involving immigration enforcement in Georgia killed a teacher, raising concerns about pursuit policies and public safety risks during immigration enforcement operations.
#driving-under-the-influence
#police-misconduct
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

2 Halton cops won't be charged for failing to give breathalyzer to drunk driver who caused fatal Milton crash | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

2 Halton cops won't be charged for failing to give breathalyzer to drunk driver who caused fatal Milton crash | CBC News

US politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

DUI driver who killed 2 California teens sentenced for illegally reentering U.S.

Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano received 46 months federal prison for illegal reentry after twice being deported and causing a crash that killed two teens.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

CBP employee in Minnesota charged after reportedly being found covered in vomit' in car

A CBP employee, Alfredo Mancillas Jr., was arrested in St. Paul on DWI charges after troopers found him unconscious, covered in vomit, and smelling of alcohol.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Driver who left man 'to die like a dog in the road' in hit-and-run is jailed

Connors was disqualified at the time and also pleaded guilty to driving uninsured and unlicensed The victim's sister told him at the sentencing hearing: "You left my brother to die like a dog in the road"
Miscellaneous
US news
fromwww.denverpost.com
2 months ago

Driver suspected of DUI reveals he has 3 kids in trunk

Three children under 12 were found in a car trunk after police pulled over and arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Law
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

NYPD officers cover up drunk driving crash

Two NYPD officers are charged with covering up a crash by allowing an intoxicated off-duty officer to flee and tampering with records, evidence, and official duties.
US news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Leading Irish showjumper arrested and charged with drink-driving and property damage in America

Bertram Allen, a leading Irish showjumper, pleaded not guilty after arrest in Florida on charges of drink-driving and property damage.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

This doesn't magically make roads safer': Readers clash over lower drink-drive limit

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Driver admits killing teen freed from Dubai jail

Fakana family A driver has admitted killing a London teenager in a car crash shortly after the 19-year-old had been freed from a Dubai jail for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl. Marwaan Mohamed Huseen, 20, was attempting to get away from pursuing Metropolitan Police officers when he crashed a BMW into a lorry, killing 19-year-old Marcus Fakana who was one of the vehicle's passengers.
UK news
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

After DUI arrest, man charged with murder relating to Calif. cold case

A suspect was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the 2008 Kern County cold-case homicide of Thomas Charles Horton following a 2025 DUI arrest.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Concord: Woman arrested for allegedly killing man while distracted behind the wheel

Oswaldo Alvarez Galeano, 56, was struck and killed by a Toyota Matrix as he ran across Meadow Lane in Concord a little before 8 p.m. on Dec. 12, authorities said. A 41-year-old woman, the suspected driver, stayed at the scene and was booked on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter. She was later released from custody and has not been charged, court records show.
California
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area police officer decertified after 2 DUIs

Former Novato officer Kendrick Pilegaard had his law enforcement certification revoked after multiple DUI convictions and extremely high blood-alcohol levels while carrying alcohol and a firearm.
Law
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

How California DMV investigates medical suspensions of a driver's license

When the DMV receives a report of a condition affecting driving, it investigates and may suspend a license pending reexamination; vision exams may be required.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Former driving school owner gets 1 day in jail for RMV bribery scheme

Carlos Cardosa bribed an RMV examiner to obtain driver's licenses for unqualified applicants; he pleaded guilty and received one-day imprisonment, home incarceration, and a fine.
fromwww.presstelegram.com
2 months ago

California woman accused of causing 2 crashes months apart that killed 3

A 24-year-old woman suspected of causing a crash that killed two people in Long Beach over the weekend is also accused of fatally striking a bicyclist in the city's Alamitos Beach neighborhood in October, authorities said. Ahkeyajahnique Owens, 24, of Long Beach on Wednesday, Jan. 7, pleaded not guilty to one count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence to an Oct. 6 crash along Fourth Street near Bonito Avenue that left 35-year-old Raul Augustin Gallopa critically injured, according to authorities and court records.
California
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Judge Hid DUI, FTC On Law Firm DEI, Hostile Chambers, SCOTUS NDAs, AZ ABSs Critiqued & More - Above the Law

A surge of judicial ethics issues includes DOJ candor concerns, a probable-cause hostile-workplace finding against a judge, and scrutiny of investor-owned law firms.
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