DOVER, Del. (AP)- Delaware lawmakers have introduced a bill to lower the legal blood-alcohol threshold for drunken driving from the currently recognized national standard of .08 percent.
Under the legislation, the legal blood-alcohol threshold in Delaware would drop to .05 percent.
The proposal has yet to be heard in committee but already has come under fire from the alcoholic beverage industry.
The American Beverage Institute said Monday that the proposal is well-intentioned but misguided. It said the bill will have a negligible impact on drunken-driving deaths while criminalizing moderate and responsible drinking.
While .08 is the threshold at which a person is legally deemed to be drunk, a person with any amount of alcohol can be charged with DUI if police believe the person to be impaired and a threat to others.
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Democratic U.S. Sen. Tom Carper is criticizing Republican attempts to dredge up a decades-old incident in which he slapped his ex-wife, leaving her with a black eye.More
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tom Carper is criticizing Republican attempts to dredge up a decades-old incident in which he slapped his ex-wife, leaving her with a black eye.More
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On Tuesday, Dana Bowe of West Seaford Elementary was awarded Delaware's Teacher of The Year at Dover Downs Casino. But she says the award is not about her, it's about her students.More
On Tuesday, Dana Bowe of West Seaford Elementary was awarded Delaware's Teacher of The Year at Dover Downs Casino. But she says the award is not about her, it's about her students. More
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Animal experts are using dogs to chase away the geese in Ocean Pines. The company says by having the dogs disturb the geese, the birds will no longer feel safe in the area.More
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Two weeks ago the Salisbury University men's basketball team was notified that Head Coach Andrew Sachs was placed on administrative leave.
The sudden decision by the university came as a shock to the team. WBOC sat down with 11 of the 13-man roster, who all say they're taking the situation one day at a time.
Two weeks ago the Salisbury University men's basketball team was notified that Head Coach Andrew Sachs was placed on administrative leave.
The sudden decision by the university came as a shock to the team. WBOC sat down with 11 of the 13-man roster, who all say they're taking the situation one day at a time.
27 cell phone videos depicting brutal streets fights among teenagers in Salisbury were posted online. Local leaders including the Mayor, State's Attorney and a Reverend react to the media.More
27 cell phone videos depicting brutal streets fights among teenagers in Salisbury were posted online. Local leaders including the Mayor, State's Attorney and a Reverend react to the media.More
For the second year in a row, a teacher in Sussex County has gone to the head of the class. Dana Bowe has been named Delaware's Teacher of the Year. WBOC's Faith Woodard spoke to the special education teacher from Seaford about receiving the honor.
For the second year in a row, a teacher in Sussex County has gone to the head of the class. Dana Bowe has been named Delaware's Teacher of the Year. WBOC's Faith Woodard spoke to the special education teacher from Seaford about receiving the honor.
Wednesday, October 17 2018 10:13 PM EDT2018-10-18 02:13:25 GMT
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Democratic U.S. Sen. Tom Carper is criticizing Republican attempts to dredge up a decades-old incident in which he slapped his ex-wife, leaving her with a black eye.More
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tom Carper is criticizing Republican attempts to dredge up a decades-old incident in which he slapped his ex-wife, leaving her with a black eye.More
Wednesday, October 17 2018 5:02 PM EDT2018-10-17 21:02:50 GMT
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On Tuesday, Dana Bowe of West Seaford Elementary was awarded Delaware's Teacher of The Year at Dover Downs Casino. But she says the award is not about her, it's about her students.More
On Tuesday, Dana Bowe of West Seaford Elementary was awarded Delaware's Teacher of The Year at Dover Downs Casino. But she says the award is not about her, it's about her students. More
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SMYRNA, Del. --- Kent County is planning to install an emergency light near a paramedic station in the Smyrna area. The signal light will be installed near the Wheatleys Pond Road paramedic station and alert drivers when emergency personnel are trying to More
SMYRNA, Del. --- Kent County is planning to install an emergency light near a paramedic station in the Smyrna area. The signal light will be installed near the Wheatleys Pond Road paramedic station and alert drivers when emergency personnel are trying to More
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DOVER, Del. --- With the change in season and conclusion this year of farmers market season, some vendors and customers at Dover's weekly event have said they feel a new location should be considered. Part of the Loockerman Way property where the the markMore
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DOVER, Del. --- Outgoing State Auditor Tom Wagner said on Wednesday he has appointed the Republican nominee running for his current position to serve as his deputy --- less than a month away from the general election. Citing health concerns and an upcominMore
DOVER, Del. --- Outgoing State Auditor Tom Wagner said on Wednesday he has appointed the Republican nominee running for his current position to serve as his deputy --- less than a month away from the general election. Citing health concerns and an upcominMore
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The Delaware Supreme Court has ruled that a man serving life without parole for the rape and murder of a 68-year-old woman has failed to offer any new evidence to prove his innocence.More
The Delaware Supreme Court has ruled that a man serving life without parole for the rape and murder of a 68-year-old woman has failed to offer any new evidence to prove his innocence. More
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