ignition interlock law
Madd & Representative Staskunas Supports Alcohol Ignition Interlock Legislation
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) united with state Rep. Tony Staskunas (D-West Allis) last Thursday to publish a vital piece of anti-drunk driving legislation. Ponsored the bill by Rep. Staskunas, calls for convicted drunk drivers to put an alcohol ignition interlock on their vehicles as regards the probationary period. This verification technology and one of the most-needed car parts would be necessary for each person with a previous drunk driving record and for anyone convicted of driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 16 or higher.
"Drunk driving is a serious threat to the safety and welfare of everyone in Wisconsin - a threat that this legislation requires interlocks for convicted drunk drivers will significantly reduce. By stopping these drivers from re-committing their crimes, we will save lives and prevent countless injuries, "says Representative Staskunas.
According to The Auto Channel, 305 people died in drunk driving crashes - 42 percent of all traffic deaths - and more than 5,600 people were seriously injured in alcohol-related accident two years ago. Similarly moderating statistics indicate the average BAC of drunk drivers in Wisconsin is a shocking, 17, an amazing record that more than two times the legal limit, 08.
"Wisconsin has the regrettable distinction to be ranked as the worst state in the country when it comes to the number of deaths drunk driving. We need to continue treating this serious crime as a whole to prevent one - the technology and resources to save lives in Wisconsin and must be made to fully use ", said Kari Kinnard, executive director of MADD Wisconsin.
The alcohol ignition interlock is one of the latest innovative auto parts today. It is an advanced breath test device is connected to a car ignition system. While installed in the vehicle, its effectiveness is up to 90 percent effective in preventing repeat offenses sentenced by drunk drivers. Drivers must first blow into the device when he or she desires to start his or her vehicle. However, the car will not start if the driver alcohol in his or her system. Present Wisconsin law does not need locks for convicted drunk drivers, but judges have the option to bring on a closed second offense OWI.
Research shows that those convicted of drunken driving for the first time have driven drunk more than 87 times before their first arrest. Studies also estimate that 50 to 75 percent of drunk drivers whose licenses are suspended continue to drive their vehicles.
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