Archive for February, 2016
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Feb
Clearing the Road and Clearing the Sky
The past and the future are the coin. The present is how to spend them. Today it is exceedingly easy to get from one place to another, by plane or by boat. Centuries ago, it was neither of these systems that transported people around, either by virtue of mechanical complication or expense. For many cities and towns, buses were the most common way for the average citizen to travel from one place to another. For a variety of reasons, from changing social habits to sheer novelty, this style of transportation went out of style. The bus company took a hit and stood synonymous with poverty or inefficiency. Now the industry stands to thrive again and pave the way for a cleaner, greener future. To examine this coming eco-friendly revolution, it helps to examine the beginning of the Continue Reading No Comments
10
Feb
Ignition Interlock Systems Save Lives
Many states are cracking down on drivers that drive drunk. This has included lowering the legal blood alcohol limit to 0.08. Some states have made it even lower. States are taking these initiatives due to the extreme danger and cost associated with people driving under the influence of alcohol.
Drinking related car accidents cost more than $59 billion each year. Statistically, 28 people in the United States die every day in alcohol-related car accidents. Many states have made it mandatory for those who have been convicted of a DUI to have ignition interlock systems installed in their vehicles.
Ignition interlocks can prevent someone from driving drunk by stopping them from being able to start their vehicle if their blood alcohol level is over the legal limit. They are also commonly referred to
