An article about our collaborative workshop with the Hokkaido Government, titled “Workshop to Eradicate Drunk Driving,” was published in the October 1, 2025 edition of The Hokkaido Shimbun.
Hokkaido Shimbun Article:
“Experiencing the Effects of Drunk Driving – Workshop Held at Asahikawa City University”
🔗 https://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/article/1219130/
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Workshop Overview
Date: October 1, 2025
Venue: Asahikawa City University
Participants: 25 students from the Department of Community Welfare, Faculty of Health and Welfare
Organizer: Traffic Safety Division, Regional Safety Section, Department of Environmental and Consumer Affairs, Hokkaido Government
Main Program Contents
Lecture on the reality of drunk driving and preventive measures
Alcohol education session on the effects of alcohol on the body
Simulated drunk-driving experience using “drunk state simulation goggles”
Drunk-driving simulation using a driving simulator
Group discussion on effective drunk-driving prevention strategies
Summary
This workshop was held with the goal of eradicating drunk driving in Hokkaido.
Through real case studies of traffic accidents, participants—mainly university students—learned about the importance of alcohol education.
They also experienced our alcohol interlock technology, which helped deepen their understanding of the dangers of drunk driving.
ALC-Pro will continue to work closely with industry, academia, and government partners to actively promote educational activities aimed at eliminating drunk driving.