by SRTC Staff | May 6, 2014 | Uncategorized |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week recognized state Sen. Mike Padden from Spokane Valley recently with its highest public-service award for his work to end alcohol-related collisions and DUI. Padden spearheaded the 2013 drive to...
by SRTC Staff | Feb 26, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Next month the Colorado Department of Transportation kicks off a campaign aimed at driving under the influence called “Drive High, Get a DUI.” So how big is the problem now that marijuana is legal in Colorado and Washington? Nothing appears to have changed...
by SRTC Staff | Jan 15, 2014 | Uncategorized |
This is happening in Colorado, so I’m sure we’ll see it here soon as well. The state is warning drivers about driving stoned in a $430,000 campaign paid for with federal funding. The first recreational marijuana retail shops in the U.S....
by SRTC Staff | Dec 30, 2013 | Uncategorized |
The Spokesman-Review is reporting that the Washington State Patrol is starting a new DUI enforcement program on New Year’s Day. The pilot program means tougher punishments for some intoxicated drivers in five areas of the state, including Spokane. The new...
by SRTC Staff | Jun 11, 2013 | Uncategorized |
So what exactly is it about being a designated driver that you don’t understand? Apparently it’s the not drinking part, according to a new study that says about one-third of DDs have at least one drink while serving as driver and many have several more....
