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An ignition interlock device. Massachusetts is now the only state that doesn’t require ignition interlocks after a first drunk driving offense. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Massachusetts only state to not include ignition interlock for first drunk driving offense

Michal Shvimer April 9, 2018
As of last week, Massachusetts became the only state in the country that does not provide ignition interlock options for first drunk driving offenses after Idaho implemented this type of law in March.

Massachusetts poorly ranked for drunk driving measures

Sarika Ram January 30, 2018

Mothers Against Drunk Driving released a report Wednesday that ranked Massachusetts as the 36th worst state for how it handles drunk driving incidents and prevention. The report examined several categories...

BU student charged with drunk driving, killing 18-year-old

BU student charged with drunk driving, killing 18-year-old

Anna Whitelaw August 29, 2016

A Boston University student appeared in court Monday morning and faced charges for allegedly drunk driving and killing an 18-year-old in Central Massachusetts over the weekend, prosecutors said. Joseph...

RENNER: Affluenza teen sets dangerous example

RENNER: Affluenza teen sets dangerous example

Elise Renner February 16, 2016

The “affluenza teen,” the name many people know Ethan Couch by, has been in and out of the news since June 2013. And his plea of affluenza has set a shaky precedent in a few recent court cases. On...

Uber donated $1 to Mothers Against Drunk Driving Sunday for each ride when users entered the code THINKANDRIDE. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ride-share companies Uber, BeMyDD provide safety with Super Bowl promotion

Paige Smith February 3, 2015

In preparation for Sunday’s Super Bowl XLIX festivities, several ride-share companies increased efforts to provide safe transportation by providing promotions and alternatives to driving home while under...

EDIT: Punished for good judgement

Daily Free Press Admin October 15, 2013

The number of drunk driving-related fatalities in the U.S. has declined over the past 30 years. In 2011, 9,878 people fewer than 21 years old died in alcohol induced accidents, while in 1982, 21,113 young...

EDIT: Sober until proven drunk

Daily Free Press Admin October 8, 2013

There is no excuse for driving drunk. Even if a person believes he or she must drive in an emergency situation, it never outweighs the dangers drunk drivers put on the road. Thanks to hundreds of commercials...

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