December 31, 2008
Illinois To Get One Of Nation's Toughest DUI Laws
December 29, 2008
River Falls Wisconsin Man Caught Driving Drunk Again After 7 Prior Arrests
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.
Don't forget to sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving in Wisconsin!
December 26, 2008
Christmas Night Tragedy in Houston
- Support ignition interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders
- Improve the enforcement of DUI/DWI laws with Sobriety Checkpoint
Others can get involved in eliminating driving in their community as well:
December 22, 2008
Wisconsin Man Faces 7th DUI After Girl Falls From Truck
- 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
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
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
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.
New Hampshire Man Sentenced to Prison for Drunk Driving Death of Off-Duty Police Officer
Among the conditions of his sentence, Dennis must have an alcohol ignition interlock device installed on any vehicle he drives for up to five years.
Visit the MADD Officer Victim Tribute to honor law enforcement officers killed or injured by alcohol-impaired drivers or while enforcing drunk driving laws and/or underage drinking laws.
December 11, 2008
Calls for Tougher Drunk Driving Laws in Wisconsin Renewed After Man Arrested for 8th DUI
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
New York Congressman Vito Fossella Sentenced to Five Days in Jail for DUI
According to an article from the Associated Press, Rep. Vito Fossella from Staten Island has been sentenced to serve five days in jail after being arrested in Virginia on May 1 with a blood alcohol content of .17, more than twice the legal limit.
Research shows that individuals convicted of drunk driving for the first time have driven drunk more than 87 times before their first arrest. Alcohol ignition interlocks are proven to be an effective tool in the battle against drunk driving. Studies have shown 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. And make a personal Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving.
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 3, 2008
Connecticut Driver Faces Two DUI Charges in 18 Hours
Research shows that those convicted of drunk driving for the first time have driven drunk more than 87 times before their first arrest.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to 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.
Two New York Drivers Charged with DWI in Same Car
Research shows that individuals convicted of drunk driving for the first time have driven drunk more than 87 times before their first arrest. Alcohol ignition interlocks are proven to be an effective tool in the battle against drunk driving. Studies have shown 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 1, 2008
Washington State Driver Accused of DUI Hits 7 Cars in 13 Minutes
Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving and support MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, which aims to end drunk driving completely through:
- High-visibility law enforcement, including sobriety checkpoints
- Ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers
- Advanced vehicle technologies to prevent drunk driving
- Public support – led by MADD and concerned citizens nationwide