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New Alcohol Detection System in Cars: Technology to Prevent DUI

An alcohol detection system would be different than the traditional ignition interlocks that DUI violators have installed in their cars.

The tool would include touch sensors that could measure alcohol content in the body of the driver.

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Drunk Driving Accident Statistics

In Washington State, 54% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes involve a driver that was under the influence of alcohol. In 2009 265 people in Washington State lost their lives in drunk driving crashes. In Washingon State there is a sharp increase in the number of drunk driving incidents near major holidays. Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 16,694 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes in the United States in 2004. This figure represents 39% of all traffic incident deaths. In fact, more than 500,000 Americans are injured annually in drunken driving crashes.


If you were the victim of a drunk driving accident, you should consult with an attorney immediately. Contact Davis Law Group at (206) 727-4000 to schedule a free appointment with Seattle's premier drunk driving victim's rights attorney Chris Davis.