New Mexico deploys 500 sexy-talking urinal cakes to combat drunk driving

Rio Rancho, NM

Caption #1: That's not the only thing I have in my hand, sweetheart.

Caption #2: Is this intended to combat drunk driving or to let men in New Mexico know they can't even go to the men's room without a woman telling them what to do?

New Mexico is taking its fight against drunken driving to men's restrooms around the state.

The state has ordered 500 talking urinal cakes that will deliver a recorded anti-DWI message to bar and restaurant patrons who make one last pit stop before getting behind the wheel.

When a man steps up, the motion-sensitive plastic device says, in a woman's voice that is flirty, then stern:

"Hey, big guy. Having a few drinks?

Think you had one too many?

Then it's time to call a cab or call a sober friend for a ride home.

Remember, your future is in your hand."

Transportation Department spokesman S.U. Mahesh said the urinal cakes are a way to reach one group that's a target of state safety campaigns. Men commit about three times as many drunken-driving infractions as women. More >>

More State DWI / DUI awareness and prevention slogans

South Carolina

"Sober or Slammer"

Minnesota

"One DWI Can Cost You Over $15,000"
"Talk About Your Un-Happy Hour"
"DWI. It's How Your Lawyer Affords Those Nice Suits"
"When The Bartender Says, "Last Call" Make It A Taxi"
"Can You Really Fit That Funeral Into Your Busy Schedule?"
"Don't Rely on Luck or Fate, Now that the Limit is .08"

New Mexico

“You Drink, You Drive, You Lose”

Hangover DWI / DUI, AAA warns of driving on the ‘morning after’ drinking binge

Kingsport, TN

Don't get a Hangover DWI/DUI. Plan ahead. Wait to drive until afternoon.

Alcohol stays in the system longer than most people think and can affect judgment, reaction time and coordination well into the next day.

The danger of driving drunk this New Year’s holiday (and getting a DWI/DUI) doesn’t end Monday night, according to the American Automobile Association.

Alcohol stays in the system long after even moderate drinking ends, according to AAA East Tennessee, setting the stage for New Year’s Day alcohol-related DWI/DUI crashes and tragedies.

“Planning ahead to avoid driving after drinking New Year’s Eve helps all of us enjoy the celebration,” said Don Lindsey, director of public affairs at AAA East Tennessee. “But even with that good decision, those who drink a lot that night should avoid driving until at least the next afternoon.” More >>