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Bill would mandate Breathalyzer-type device for first-time DUI offenders

The bill, AB91, would require those who have been convicted of driving under the influence to install an ignition interlocking device in their car. It's a Breathalyzer-like instrument that automatically locks the ignition if the driver has a blood-alcohol content higher than 0.08 percent. [Read Article]

Most stopped elected officials refuse DWI tests

Public records examined by the Austin American-Statesman show that most elected officials who have been stopped on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in recent years have declined to consent to a blood or breath sample. [Read Article]

Barrington High School students mixed on mandatory breath test proposal

During the past few weeks talk about the proposed mandatory breathalyzer policy filled the hallways of Barrington High School, many students questioning whether it was fair or not. [Read Article]

Students Warned Of Breathalyzers At School Dance

Public records examined by the Austin American-Statesman show that most elected officials who have been stopped on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in recent years have declined to consent to a blood or breath sample. [Read Article]

School Board to consider breathalyzer policy

The new policy indicates a passive breathalyzer test will be required before a student is allowed into the dance or other special activity. Tests will be administered by a school official. [Read Article]

Sheriff to beef up DUI training

The Sheriff's Office is mandating additional DUI enforcement training for its patrol deputies in response to a sharp drop in drunken driving arrests in the past four years. [Read Article]

2,300 arrests for DUI in Arizona during Holidays

Arizona police pulled over more than 27,500 vehicles during the 2008 holiday season and 2,300 of those stops (8 percent) resulted in DUI arrests. [Read Article]

New Year's Eve DUI Arrests Up Statewide

CHP says 11 people were killed statewide in traffic-related incidents from the early evening of New Year's Eve to New Year's Day morning. That compares to four people during the same period last year. [Read Article]

Holiday DUI Crackdown Nets 153 Arrests

The number of arrests during the 21-day holiday DUI crackdown, called "Avoid the 18", was up 82 percent from last year, officials said in a news release. [Read Article]