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Boston was ranked second in a recent study by car insurance giant Allstate for the worst drivers in the United States. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Bostonians crash city into second place ranking for worst drivers in America

Riley Villiers September 6, 2018
You’re wrong if you think Boston drivers are the absolute worst — they are actually the second worst. Allstate released its annual report ranking the safest cities to drive in, and Boston was not one of them, landing the second-worst spot on the list. The report compiled data from all the Allstate-insured drivers who submitted claims in the Greater Boston areas.
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...

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...

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