In pending litigation, Yellow Cab Cooperative has been dismissed from a lawsuit against one of their drivers. The cab driver, dispatched by Yellow Cab, stopped to pick up an intoxicated elderly man who was using a walker. As the elderly man was in the process of getting into the cab, the driver decided he did… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Wisconsin Drunk Driving Rate Highest in U.S.
In a new federal study released today on driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, Wisconsin ranked highest among all of the states. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health asked people 12 and older whether, within the last 12 months, they had operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol… Read more »
Texting While Driving Now Illegal In Wisconsin
Congratulations to Wisconsin for becoming the 30th state to ban texting while driving an automobile. The ban became effective today, December 1, 2010. The ban also applies to emailing while driving. The law is a “primary” enforcement law, which means police officers can stop drivers if they are suspected of texting while driving. Drivers convicted… Read more »