International
U.K. Study: Portable Alcohol Monitoring in Family Situations
Harrow Council Children’s Services in London, England, used SmartMobile in a groundbreaking trial that monitored alcohol-related behaviors in 75 families. The results showed SmartMobile’s positive effect on promoting a safe family environment.
Would the U.S. Federally Legalize Pot Like Canada?
There’s been a lot of debate in Canada with its recent federal pot legalization on October 17, 2018. Many sides and groups have been weighing in on their opinions and concerns about the legal use of pot, but also about people who will drive high. With the legalization of recreational and medicinal pot use in Canada, it leaves some interesting conversation in the U.S. Can the American government follow in Canada’s footsteps and pass a federal cannabis act as well?
NEWS: Alberta Changes Drunk Driving, Ignition Interlock Laws
Alberta law is enhancing its drunk driving and Ignition Interlock law. The effective month was in April 2018. Officers in Alberta are now able to issue an immediate 90-day license suspension during roadside stops for drivers whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at least .08 or higher. This law also applies to drivers impaired by […]
NEWS: France’s Drunk Driving Laws Will Expand Use of Ignition Interlocks
France’s drunk driving laws are about to change, and one of the changes involves expanding Ignition Interlock requirements for drink driver repeat offenders. * * In the U.S., every state uses its own acronym for driving intoxicated, such as DUI or DWI. Some European countries refer to such offenders as drink drivers. Strengthening Ignition Interlock […]
Smart Start Worldwide: Denmark Ignition Interlock Law Gets Tougher
Smart Start, the only approved vendor in Denmark, is about to supply more Ignition Interlocks to drinking and driving offenders. Denmark’s drunk driving law has changed to let individuals get back on the road sooner, but only with an Ignition Interlock in their vehicle. The Changes in the Denmark Ignition Interlock Law The updated Ignition […]
Stronger Ignition Interlock Law Coming to Victoria, Australia
A stronger Ignition Interlock law passed recently in Victoria, a state in Australia. The new law is one of the toughest in the country for drink drivers. What is the New Ignition Interlock Law in Victoria? All offenders who have a blood alcohol level (BAC) above .05 will have their licenses cancelled immediately. They will […]
