According to the Minnesota Star-Tribune, a 44-year old father on probation for a previous drunk driving offense was pulled over after leaving a local ballpark with his son. Officers administered a breathalyzer test and arrested the man after he registered a .375 blood alcohol concentration for DUI and child endangerment.
I can't think of a better reason to mandate ignition interlocks than in a situation like this. Had the court given this offender an ignition interlock as a condition of his probation, he couldn't have gotten behind the wheel of his car drunk. Thankfully police officers were able to pull him over before he could kill or injure his son or someone else.
To find out more about child endangerment, read MADD's report Every Child Deserves a Designated Driver.
Showing posts with label drunk driving repeat offender. Show all posts
Showing posts with label drunk driving repeat offender. Show all posts
March 27, 2009
Man Arrested for 5th Offense in Wisconsin
Just in case you needed more proof that Wisconsin has a drunk driving problem, WKOW in Madison reported that a man was arrested for drunk driving after blowing a 0.134 and failing standard sobriety tests.
March 24, 2009
Man with 7 Drunk Driving Convictions Mistakenly Charged with First Offense
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, a 37-year-old Wisconsin man with seven prior drunk driving convictions was mistakenly issued a first-offense citation for operating while intoxicated after he was arrested in October. The mistake was uncovered after the man was arrested on suspicion of his ninth OWI.
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, including first-time offenders.
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, including first-time offenders.
December 22, 2008
Wisconsin Man Faces 7th DUI After Girl Falls From Truck
A Madison man has been arrested on tentative charges of seventh-offense drunken driving after a 13-year-old girl fell out of the passenger door of his pickup truck. Read the story on MSNBC.com.
- In 2007, 313 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in Wisconsin.
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving in Wisconsin.
December 19, 2008
Montana Man Guilty of 9th DUI
The Great Falls Tribune reported that a man pleaded guilty to his ninth DUI on Wednesday. In Montana, drunken driving is a misdemeanor crime for the first three offenses; it becomes a felony on the fourth offense.
Through the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, MADD is dedicated to supporting state legislation that expands the use of current alcohol ignition interlock technology so that interlocks are mandatory for all convicted drunk drivers in all 50 states.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
Through the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, MADD is dedicated to supporting state legislation that expands the use of current alcohol ignition interlock technology so that interlocks are mandatory for all convicted drunk drivers in all 50 states.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
December 18, 2008
North Carolina Woman Arrested for Fatal DWI Has Three Previous Drunk Driving Convictions
A Charlotte woman with three drunk driving convictions was arrested after a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night. Sandra Klees, 40, is charged with DWI, driving without a license and felony hit-and-run. Read the complete story from the Charlotte Observer.
Research shows that alcohol ignition interlocks on the vehicles of all convicted drunk drivers significantly reduces deaths and injuries due to drunk driving -- an average of 64 percent reduction in repeat offenses.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers. And make a personal Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving.
Research shows that alcohol ignition interlocks on the vehicles of all convicted drunk drivers significantly reduces deaths and injuries due to drunk driving -- an average of 64 percent reduction in repeat offenses.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers. And make a personal Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving.
December 17, 2008
Texas Girl, 13, Fatally Struck by Suspected Repeat Drunk Driver
The Houston Chronicle is reporting that a man, who police say was drunk, hit and killed eighth-grader Lilly Lalime shortly after she exited her school bus on Tuesday, December 16. The man, who was charged with intoxication manslaughter and failure to stop and render aid, was convicted of driving while intoxicated earlier this year.
Ignition interlocks might have prevented this tragedy.
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, including first-time offenders.
Ignition interlocks might have prevented this tragedy.
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, including first-time offenders.
December 11, 2008
Calls for Tougher Drunk Driving Laws in Wisconsin Renewed After Man Arrested for 8th DUI
A story from WTMJ News Radio reports that an 8-time drunk driver arrested after hitting a college student, several cars and a light pole and a 7-time drunk driver arrested for drunk driving twice in 8 days have renewed calls for Wisconsin to get tougher on people who repeatedly drive under the influence.
In 2007, 313 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in Wisconsin.
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers. Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving in Wisconsin.
In 2007, 313 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in Wisconsin.
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers. Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving in Wisconsin.
December 10, 2008
California Man Charged with Drunk Driving in Bicyclist's Death Has History of DUIs
According to an article in the San Diego Union Tribune, a man charged with hitting and killing a bicyclist last week has a history of drunk driving convictions in California and New York.
The man was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, hit-and-run driving causing death and two counts of drunk driving.
MADD's recently released State Progress Report revealed:
- Californians share the road with 310,971 drunk drivers with three or more DUI convictions
- More than 44,200 of those drivers have five or more DUI convictions
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses. Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
December 8, 2008
Prominent Hollywood Financier Arrested for Drunk Driving While on Probation for Earlier DUI Conviction
According to an article in The New York Times, Ryan Kavanaugh, one of Hollywood’s most prominent film financiers, was arrested for drunk driving, speeding and driving with a suspended license in October while still on probation for an earlier conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol.
MADD's recently released State Progress Report revealed:
- California families share the road with 310,971 drunk drivers with three or more DUI convictions
- More than 44,200 of those drivers have five or more DUI convictions
Research shows that alcohol ignition interlocks on the vehicles of all convicted drunk drivers significantly reduces deaths and injuries due to drunk driving -- an average of 64 percent reduction in repeat offenses.
In 2009, MADD will work with California lawmakers to reintroduce legislation mandating interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders. Contact your state lawmakers and tell them you support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
December 2, 2008
12-Time Convicted Drunk Driver Arrested in Michigan
A Michigan man who has been convicted of drunk driving a dozen times is now facing a 13th drunk driving charge after getting arrested in Cadillac. Read the complete story from 9&10News.com.
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.
November 25, 2008
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.
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.
November 20, 2008
Tennessee Man Arrested for 7th DUI
According to an article in the Cookeville, Tennessee Herald-Citizen, a driver who rear-ended another car in a restaurant drive-through was charged with his seventh drunk driving offense.
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses. Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses. Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Dragged During DWI Stop
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper is recovering after a man with 10 previous drunk driving convictions put up a fight and dragged the officer after he attempted cite the suspect with DWI. Read the complete story from KAAL TV.
MADD supports law enforcement agencies nationwide in their efforts to reduce drunk driving fatalities and injuries. Unfortunately, we know too well the dangers associated with this enforcement. Visit the Officer Victim Tribute to honor those law enforcement officers killed or injured by alcohol-impaired drivers or while enforcing drunk driving laws and/or underage drinking laws.
MADD supports law enforcement agencies nationwide in their efforts to reduce drunk driving fatalities and injuries. Unfortunately, we know too well the dangers associated with this enforcement. Visit the Officer Victim Tribute to honor those law enforcement officers killed or injured by alcohol-impaired drivers or while enforcing drunk driving laws and/or underage drinking laws.
November 10, 2008
Illinois Man Faces 11th DUI Charge
According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, a southern Illinois man faces his 11th DUI charge after police say he was drunk when he caused a crash.
Today on our roads, there are 2 million drivers with 3 or more drunk driving convictions and 400,000 with 5 or more convictions.
MADD is dedicated to supporting state legislation that expands the use of current alcohol ignition interlock technology so that interlocks are mandatory for all convicted drunk drivers in all 50 states.
Currently eight states mandate or provide strong incentives for ignition interlocks for all persons convicted of DUI -- Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico and Washington. If you are a resident of one of the other 42 states, contact your legislators and tell them you support saving lives and eliminating repeat drunk driving offenses by mandating ignition interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders.
Today on our roads, there are 2 million drivers with 3 or more drunk driving convictions and 400,000 with 5 or more convictions.
MADD is dedicated to supporting state legislation that expands the use of current alcohol ignition interlock technology so that interlocks are mandatory for all convicted drunk drivers in all 50 states.
Currently eight states mandate or provide strong incentives for ignition interlocks for all persons convicted of DUI -- Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico and Washington. If you are a resident of one of the other 42 states, contact your legislators and tell them you support saving lives and eliminating repeat drunk driving offenses by mandating ignition interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders.
November 3, 2008
Pennsylvania Man Arrested for DUI Twice in 5 Hours
According to LancasterOnline.com, a 50-year old Pennsylvania man was arrested for suspected DUI following a crash, just hours after he was involved in another crash and arrested for suspected drunk driving.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
October 27, 2008
Texas Man Sentenced to 99 Years for DWI Conviction
According to an article in the Tyler Morning Telegraph, Roger Dale Guess was sentenced to 99 years in prison for felony driving while intoxicated, which was at least his sixth conviction.
Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving and support MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, which aims to end drunk driving completely through increased law enforcement, ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, advanced vehicle technologies which will prevent a drunk person from operating a vehicle and public support.
Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving and support MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, which aims to end drunk driving completely through increased law enforcement, ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, advanced vehicle technologies which will prevent a drunk person from operating a vehicle and public support.
October 23, 2008
10-Time DUI Offender Freed Early in Arkansas
An Arkansas woman who was convicted of DUI 10 times in 12 years was released from prison after serving less than a tenth of her sentence. Read the complete story from the Benton, Arkansas Courier.
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses. Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
People continue to drive drunk because they can. Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses. Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.
October 6, 2008
Convicted Drunk Driver Held on Intoxication Manslaughter in Deaths of Dallas Grandmother, Granddaughter
A Dallas, Texas grandmother and her 1-year-old granddaughter were hit by an alleged drunk driver over the weekend. Read the complete story from The Dallas Morning News.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to require alcohol ignition interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to require alcohol ignition interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders.
October 3, 2008
Repeat DUI Offender Held on Murder and Suspicion of DUI in Deaths of Mother and Daughter
Wichita police believe a drunk driver was to blame for the deaths of a mother and her daughter as the pair walked into a Wichita school. The suspect has had four previous DUIs. Read the complete story from KSN.
Ignition interlocks might have prevented this tragedy. Contact your lawmakers and urge them to require alcohol ignition interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders.
Ignition interlocks might have prevented this tragedy. Contact your lawmakers and urge them to require alcohol ignition interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders.
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