WARWICK, RI — Rhode Island consistently marks above the national average of percentage of fatal crashes caused by impaired drivers, a statistic the Warwick Police Department continually strives to improve […]
Warwick, R.I. — Warwick Police this week announced they are continuing two efforts aimed at reducing drunk driving on St. Patrick’s Day this Friday: a central location to test for drunk driving and a free ride-hailing service.
Today, the RI Senate Judiciary Committee will consider two bills authored by RI Attorney General Peter Kilmartin doubling penalties for killing or injuring while driving drunk from and extending the “look back” period on repeat alcohol-related offenses from five years to 10 years.
Police state-wide are urging motorists not to drink and drive as Labor Day weekend gets started, as is the victim of a July 12 drunk driving incident from North Kingstown.