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Police Are Now Taking Roadside Blood Samples to Catch Impaired Drivers

By Alexander Ross

• Oct 8, 2026 • 8 min read

Police Are Now Taking Roadside Blood Samples to Catch Impaired Drivers

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It Was About 6:30 on a Friday Night in January When Phoenix Police Det. Kemp Layden Pulled over a White Jeep Cherokee That Was Speeding and Weaving in and out of Its Lane.

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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