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DUI otherwise known as "driving under the influence" is a felony in Canada.

BAC or blood alcohol content must not exceed 80mg/100ml (.08). In 2007 (latest stats available) there were an estimated 12,998 motor vehicle deaths. 31.7% of total fatalities were directly related to alcohol.

MADD (mothers against drunk driving) and SADD (students against drunk driving) are two groups that are working and lobbying our government for tougher laws against alcohol guidelines such as zero tolerance against adults under the age of 21 and reducing the blood alcohol content level to .05.

Other common acronyms associated with "driving under the influence are "DWI" (driving while intoxicated) and "OWI" (operating while intoxicated).

You'll find bloggers talking about drinking and driving at sites like MADD and The MADD Online Blog.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “dui”

• in Sports
  Pittsburgh Steeler Hines Ward Arrested for DUI
  Hines Ward has just been arrested for DUI so will he get suspended from the Steelers as a punishment?
  by aondieki / on Jul 10, 2011
• in Celebrity
  Lindsay Lohan Shows Her "Respect" for the Court
  Lindsay Lohan shows her respect for the court, one middle finger at a time.
  by dmdo / on Jul 7, 2010
• in Celebrity
  Lindsay Lohan Is Going to Jail For 90 Days
  Lindsay Lohan's been sentenced to 90 days of jail and 90 days of rehab for violating her DUI probation.
  by dmdo / on Jul 6, 2010

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• Lindsay Lohan ‘Doing Well’ On Probation Says Judge

  
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• Man Hogties Drunk Driver And Calls Police

  
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  New Mexico Police received an unusual call on Sunday night when a man hogtied a drunk driver after the drunk was nearly involved in several head-on collisions while traveling the wrong way down a stretch of New Mexico highway known for gruesome and often DUI deaths. Justin Canuto, 22 was drunkenly driving when he ...
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• Rima Fakih, Former Miss USA, Back in Court for Drunk Driving

  
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• Chicago Cop Guilty In Fatal DUI Crash

  
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  A Cook County jury on Wednesday found a Chicago Police officer guilty of reckless homicide for running over a teen bicyclist in a fatal drunken driving accident.
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• Chicago Cop Guilty In Fatal DUI Crash

  
  Chicago news, weather, traffic - CBS 2 - WBBM — Authority: 150
  A Cook County jury on Wednesday found a Chicago Police officer guilty of reckless homicide for running over a teen bicyclist in a fatal drunken driving accident.
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• First Time DUI Criminals Affected Under California Law

  
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  If you live in the state of California, driving under the influence is a serious crime.  Many adults decide to take the risk of getting behind the wheel after they have been drinking.  A DUI charge comes with severe consequences.  You will face long term effects on your record, high fees, community service, and ...
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• An Outstanding Las Vegas DUI Attorney Is Really Crucial Any time you are Being Confronted With a Driving Under The Influence Arrest

  
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  ‘DUI’ would be the abbreviation for the legal term ‘Driving Under Influence’. It actually is reputed as ‘drunk driving’ and is also an action of using any motor vehicle through or after enjoying alcoholic beverages and/ or drugs. DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and DUI is the same terms in which symbolize ...
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• Officer Mee Wants Jury To See DUI Video

  
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  According to TMZ, the officer who arrested Mel in July 2006 wants the jury to view the videotape that shows Mel ranting. How does it relate to discrimination? You tell me...
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• Police: Driver Was Drunk When She Knocked Pedestrian Off Overpass

  
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  A south suburban woman is facing drunken driving charges, after police say she slammed into a pedestrian so hard that the victim as knocked off an overpass.
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• Police: Driver Was Drunk When She Knocked Pedestrian Off Overpass

  
  Chicago news, weather, traffic - CBS 2 - WBBM — Authority: 150
  A south suburban woman is facing drunken driving charges, after police say she slammed into a pedestrian so hard that the victim as knocked off an overpass.
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• Arrest made after hit and run driver flees the scene of collision in Lake Elsinore

  
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  On January 17 at 5:30 p.m., officers from the Lake Elsinore Police Department responded to a report of a hit and run traffic collision in the area of Dexter and Central Avenue/State Route 74. It was reported that a white Nissan sedan struck another vehicle and fled the area. While officers were on their way to the ...
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• Facing a Georgia DUI- You Have Options

  
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  We fight Atlanta DUI cases all the way to court- to protect your rights. Many people who are arrested for DUI feel that they have no other option than to simply plead guilty, wrongly believing that this will get them off with a lighter sentence than if they were to fight the case.  From my experience as a ...
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• Jury Deliberates On Cop Charged With Killing Boy In DUI Crash

  
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  Jury deliberations continue later Wednesday morning in the trial of a Chicago police charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run accident.
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• Jury Deliberates On Cop Charged With Killing Boy In DUI Crash

  
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  Jury deliberations continue later Wednesday morning in the trial of a Chicago police charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run accident.
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• Lindsay Lohan probation

  
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  Lindsay Lohan probation – Lindsay Lohan’s probation could be over by March, judge says. Lindsay Lohan back in court this week for a required check-in stemming from her probation sentence in 2007. Lohan’s evaluation was positive, with the judge reportedly telling her to “keep doing what you’re doing.” ...
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• Why Do You Support DUI?

  
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  In my years of defending DUI cases in Pennsylvania, one of the most common misconceptions I come across is people questioning why I support DUI.  The fact of the matter is, I don’t support drunk driving.  It is dangerous and many lives are needlessly lost because of DUI each year.  Asking a DUI defense attorney ...
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• Can Community Supervision Strategies Curb Drunk Driving?

  
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  It is projected that approximately 15,000 fatalities related to drunk driving will be recorded this year in the country. This is disturbing news. Regardless of these shocking numbers, scores of citizens will still partake in the deadly practice of getting behind the wheel after having too many drinks. Some just ...
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• Secure Your Release By Contacting DUI Lawyer Los Angeles

  
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  All states have various DUI laws; fines of Los Angeles can make a considerable bearing in your life for the reason that it is diverse. Law enforcers in Los Angeles is faced with growing pressure to exercise severe rules. Therefore, when you are in trouble, just look for a DUI lawyer Los Angeles for help. This penalty ...
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• DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint scheduled in Norco

  
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  The Jurupa Valley Station / Norco Office will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturday, January 28 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits of Norco. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk ...
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