Thinking outside the urinal

New Mexico

In a novelty manner of thinking, New Mexico state transportation department has replaced the traditional toilette paper holders for motion-activated deodorizer holders. When the bois use they’re toys a voice cheerfully says

"Hey big guy, having a few drinks? Then listen up! "Think you had one too many? Then it's time to call a cab or call a sober friend for a ride home."

In the continued effort to reduce drunk driving, the transportation department said the motion-activated devices are an attempt to "think outside the box" in both a humorous but serious way.

Transportation department spokesman SU Mahesh said the devices, which are manufactured by New York-based Healthquest Technologies Inc., have been used elsewhere in the United States, but never as part of a statewide campaign.

If the project is successful he hopes bars and restaurants will continue to purchase the battery-operated gadgets, which cost $21 each and last three months.

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