By The Fix staff

Guatemala considers legalizing drugs, a first-time DUI costs up to $16,000 in California, and Moonshiners star arrested for public drunkenness. MORE  

By Jeff Winkler

Say the alphabet backwards. Hop on one foot. How do officers assess whether a driver is over the limit? The Fix visits the Austin Police Training Academy to find out. MORE  

By Jeff Winkler

In a growing number of states, including Texas, a DWI stop can lead to a roadside needle in your arm—and an involuntary blood sample. The Fix rides along with the Austin PD on No Refusal night. MORE  

By Jeff Winkler

Drunk-driving arrests surge over Halloween. Those caught can be required to get a breathalyzer installed in their car—by a technician like Tony. He tells The Fix about the culprits he meets, the bribes he refuses and the wrecks he sees. MORE  

By Henry Farrell

An insane love of drinking while driving led me to my fourth DWI, and a prison bid in upstate New York. This is how I managed to find recovery behind bars. MORE  

By Gabrielle Wuhl

Cops find the country singer naked and uncooperative after a car crash late last night. MORE  

By Mike Guy

The Wisconsin man was discharged from the Army for booze, and had two drunk driving arrests. MORE  

By McCarton Ackerman

A weekend arrest forces Jason Kidd to come down from the high of being signed to the Knicks. MORE  

By McCarton Ackerman

New research shows just how good an indicator drunk driving is of possible lifelong risky drinking. MORE  

By Luke Walker

Now the arresting officer's driving is being scrutinized. MORE