Road Safety Issue in Montana - Montana faces a significant problem with alcohol-related traffic fatalities, accounting for over a third of all traffic deaths [1] - In one short stretch of road, there are 29 crosses, each representing a life lost in a traffic crash [1] "Montana Bar Fairies" Initiative - The "Montana bar fairies" leave thank you notes and free coffee cards on cars left overnight outside bars as a reward for choosing a sober ride [2] - The initiative aims to change the culture around drinking and driving, encouraging people to be proud of leaving their cars overnight [4] - The bar fairies are mothers who have lost children to drunk drivers [4] Impact of Bobby Dubri's Story - Bobby Dubri was killed by a drunk driver on his 21st birthday in 2023 [3] - Dubri's family started an initiative to thank drivers who make the right choice to drive sober [3] - The family hopes that by thanking drivers, they can motivate others to make safe choices and prevent future tragedies [5] Legal Changes in Montana - Beginning this fall, Montana will implement automatic prison time for anyone who kills someone while driving drunk with a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit [4]

Automotive Safety - Touch-screen controls in cars could impair reaction time to a degree comparable to driving under the influence of alcohol [1] Media Mention - The Intelligence podcast discusses the potential dangers of in-car touch-screen controls [1]

Legal & Regulatory - A man in Canada was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in a Barbie car [1] - In British Columbia, a man was pulled over for driving a toy car on a busy street [1] - The man also had a suspended license [1] - Vehicles powered by anything other than muscle are subject to the same rules as drivers [1]