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More Than 300 DUI Arrests During New Year’s Period

Georgia state troopers arrested 321 people on charges of driving under the influence during the New Year’s holiday travel period, which began at 6 p.m. Friday at 6 p.m. and ended at midnight Tuesday. That compares to 262 arrests for …

Player’s Death Raises Questions About NFL’s Safe Ride Program

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Demarcus Dobbs walked away from a one-vehicle accident on his 25th birthday last month and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Less than two weeks later, with the NFL rocked by the …

Georgia Highway Safety Officials Urge Extra Caution

Georgia highway safety officials are urging motorists to take extra care this holiday season. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety says the state is on track to experience an increase in fatalities for the first time in six years. If …

Doctors Help When Older Drivers Give Up Keys

Families may have to watch for dings in the car and plead with an older driver to give up the keys – but there’s new evidence that doctors could have more of an influence on one of the most wrenching …

Traffic Safety Summit Set in Louisiana

A meeting focusing on traffic safety is set for Sept. 27 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center in Houma, La. The session, planned for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., will focus on impaired driving, young drivers, protecting vehicle occupants and various …