New Data Shows Disturbing Number of Repeat Drunk Drivers on American Roads

New government data compiled from states illustrate an alarming trend: nationally, an estimated two million three-time or more and 400,000 five-time or more drunk driving offenders are sharing our roadways at any given time.

The newly released state progress report for MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving highlights the need for comprehensive alcohol ignition interlock laws in all states.

Learn more about the Annual State Progress Report and Repeat Offense Data by State.

Parents Arrested for DUI, Child Endangerment with 4-Year Old in Car

According to an article from KYPost.com, the father of a 4-year old boy was arrested for alleged drunk driving and his mother, the passenger, was arrested for child endangerment for allowing her husband to drive.

MADD believes that driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is criminal and irresponsible. Having a child in the car elevates this criminal act to child abuse. Read MADD’s child endangerment report, Every Child Deserves a Designated Driver.

Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders on the Rise in Ohio

New data from the state bureau of motor vehicles, shows more than 40% of drivers arrested for an OVI (Operating a Vehicle While Impaired) last year had a previous OVI arrest.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is advocating a bill requiring all convicted drunk drivers have an interlock system installed in their car. It's passed the state senate, but is held up in the Ohio house of representatives.

Watch the story on WTVG-TV Toledo.