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Historical Analysis of the First Drink-Driving Conviction in London, 1897
In 1897, George Smith became the first person convicted of drink-driving in London while operating an electric taxi, predating formal licensing requirements. The case highlighted early legal challenges in regulating motorized transport amid evolving technology.
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