Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Beware those upper midwestern drivers

Saw a report on CNN this morning that citizens of Wisconsin lead the nation in the percentage of drivers over 18 (26 percent) who admitted by poll to have driven under the influence of alcohol. That’s an alarming number, despite the stiff laws in place for DUIs.

On the flip side, it appears the “one more for the road” does not apply to Alabama motorists. Drivers from Alabama ranked seventh to last with a percentage of 11.4 drinking and driving. Not sure who is responsible for the low number, but they should be commended.

States with the other highest drinking/driving percentages were North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. What’s up with that? All are from the upper midwest. Also, I wonder why Wisconsin topped the list. Well, there are a couple of breweries there, right?

Also released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was a similar list, this one referring to driving under the influence of drugs. Topping the list: Washington D.C. When did Cheech and Chong get elected?