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Traditionally boozy St. Patrick's Day dangerous for drinking & driving
Jayleen R. Heft | March 13, 2019
Higher auto insurance rates almost always accompany drunk driving convictions. Remind clients not to drink & drive.
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St. Patrick’s Day: Drinking, DUIs and your insurance
John Kuo, NerdWallet | March 11, 2015
Every year, law enforcement agencies across the country set up drunk driving checkpoints to catch people driving under the influence during the St. Patricks Day holiday.
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As states legalize pot, warnings issued on impaired driving
Ryan Beene and Alan Levin | October 17, 2018
Evidence shows a substantial increase in drugged-driving deaths as opiate use soars and marijuana has become legal.
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5 key takeaways from GHSA's report on drug-impaired driving
Denny Jacob | June 06, 2018
Curtailing the issue of drug use and abuse on the streets has dogged law enforcement for years, but U.S. roadways are just as problematic.
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N.J. near brink of legalizing marijuana, but auto insurance rates are a concern
Elise Young | November 26, 2018
New Jersey has moved closer to becoming the 11th U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana use.
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Drowsy-driving dangers
Jayleen R. Heft | August 29, 2016
Nearly 83.6 million sleep-deprived Americans are driving every day. And its taking a toll an estimated 5,000 lives were lost in drowsy driving-related crashes in 2015.
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Wide support for driving impairment standards for marijuana
Victoria Prussen Spears | April 19, 2018
A new survey of U.S. adults conducted on behalf of the PCI, found that 70% think the government should establish driving impairment standards for marijuana, similar to the blood alcohol level standards set for drinking and driving.
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Marijuana use could be jeopardizing safety on the roads, survey finds
Victoria Prussen Spears, Esq., Associate Director FC&S Legal | December 11, 2017
A new survey conducted on behalf of the PCI has found that more Americans consider using social media and texting to be more dangerous while driving than being under the influence of marijuana.
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Weed-smoking Canadian drivers dismiss danger of being high behind wheel
Emma Orr | May 17, 2016
Among Canadians who have driven under the influence of marijuana, 44% dont think it impacts their ability to drive safely, according to a report by State Farm.
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3 groups looking to technology to stop DUIs
Francesco Impari, Luigi Paraboschi | November 29, 2017
The technology now exists to dramatically reduce the number of alcohol-related auto accidents.
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Don't drink and drive, sure, but that isn't the biggest risk when behind the wheel
Tim Sprinkle | August 08, 2014
CarInsurance.com names the top risk factors for drivers and you might be surprised by the most common infraction.
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7 tips to minimize drunk-driving risks on New Year's Eve
Caterina Pontoriero | December 31, 2015
This time of year is especially dangerous for drunk driving because of holiday celebrations and frequent parties. Here are some tips for drivers to avoid a DUI and keep roads safe this New Years' Eve.
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Fatal crashes doubled after state legalized marijuana, AAA says
Rosalie L. Donlon | May 11, 2016
Two new reports from AAA found that legal limits for THC levels while driving aren't effective.
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Super Bowl means 77% increase in alcohol-related vehicle crashes in Calif.
Jing Cao, Bloomberg | January 27, 2015
More drinking-related crashes happen in California on the day of the NFL championship than on any other Sunday in January and February.
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Don't toke and drive: Marijuana-related accidents remain a hazy subject for insurers
Joseph Jaafari | September 03, 2014
Confusing and conflicting studies on marijuana-related accidents aren't keeping insurance companies from setting rates.