This Day in History: 09/10/1897 - First Drunk Driving Arrest

This Day in History: 09/10/1897 - First Drunk Driving Arrest

This This Day in History video recounts the story of George Smith, a London taxi driver who was booked for the first DUI 25 years ago. See what his punishment was. The day is 9/10.

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