Traffic accidents caused by drunken drivers is too high, according to government officials, and Autumn Sprabary tells us what one federal agency wants to do to reduce the number of accidents.
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Drunken driving accidents are common. Some of them are even fatal. Just a couple of weeks ago, a Texas State student, who was allegedly driving drunk, was involved in a crash in Kyle that resulted in four deaths. The National Transportation Safety Board wants to make some changes.
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The legal blood alcohol content is .08 in Texas. The N-T-S-B wants states to cut the level nearly in half and require a level of .05 or even lower when driving. This would mean that women weighing 120 pounds or less could only have one drink if they want to drive. Similarly, men weighing 160 pounds or less could consume two drinks before being considered over the limit.
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Those opposed to the N-T-S-B's proposed change believe having a lower blood alcohol level could cause unanticipated problems.
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