In-Car Breathalyzer Bill Could Render Repeat DUI Offenders Immobile
A recent article posted on The San Diego Tribune’s website signonsandiego.com talks about driving while under the influence and the consequences associated with in-car-breath-alcohol analyzers. According to the report, a recently proposed bill would require all convicted DUI offenders nationwide to have ignition interlock devices installed in their automobiles as part of a court-ordered mandate. While installation of this device would certainly not be permanent, it would be required to be present in vehicles of convicted DUI offenders for a period of at least six months.
In California, similar legislation was created this past fall that will result in a 66-month pilot program mandating the installation of interlock devices for DUI offenders in Los Angeles, Alameda, Tulare, and Sacramento counties. Reportedly, such legislation put into effect in New Mexico drastically curbed the number of DUI fatalities by as much as 35% during the period of 2004 to 2008. Groups such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety cite drops in arrest rates and DUI-related deaths as indications that the devices are in fact serving their purpose.
DUI charges in Los Angeles are a serious matter. For any individual facing such charges, it is absolutely vital that the services of an experienced Los Angeles drunk driving defense attorney be retained as soon as possible. At The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf, our Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys will fight to ensure that your rights are defended. We will examine the circumstances of your arrest and mount a strong defense on your behalf, taking every detail into account. If you have been charged with DUI in Los Angeles, please call us today at 866-390-7373 for a free consultation of your case.
Source Article: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/23/dont-start-car-ignition-interlock-devices-curb-dui/
