DUI
Study Shows Drinking and Drug Use Up in North Dakota
A recent study shows that North Dakota is ranked 19th in the country for overall health. Although this may seem like a good ranking, it’s actually a decline from our ranking of 14 in 2019. Let’s take a look at some of North Dakota’s strengths and the challenges we’re facing in making our state safer.…
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Dangerous and Distracted Driving, It’s “For Thee, Not Me”
Benjamin Franklin once compiled a dictionary of words and phrases to cleverly say someone had too much to drink. Some of our favorites include: He’s Afflicted Has drank more than he’s bled He’s et a toad and a half for breakfast Seen a flock of moons The good news for Ben Franklin and the gentry…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Implements Sober Ride Program to Combat Drunk Driving
Drunk driving has been a deadly problem on America’s roads for decades. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 28 people die in drunk-driving accidents each day in the United States. North Dakota’s roads are no exception. In fact, drinking and driving is a serious issue in this state. North Dakota is…
Read MoreDrunk Driving May Be the Cause of the Crash on Highway 83 Bypass
On Tuesday, January 9th, a car crashed into the back of a Freightliner service truck on the bypass of Highway 83 in Minot. According to the truck driver, he was trying to turn, but couldn’t move because of traffic. He could see a Jeep coming up fast behind him, but there was nowhere to go.…
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