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.

New Report Estimates that Roughly a Quarter of All Drivers in Some States Drove Under the Influence of Alcohol in the Past Year

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today released the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. This first-of-its-kind national report revealed some troubling findings*:

• 15.1 percent of current drivers aged 18 or older drove under the influence of alcohol in the past year
• Rates of past year driving under the influence of alcohol were highest among persons aged 18 or older in:
  o Wisconsin – 26.4 percent
  o North Dakota – 24.9 percent
  o Minnesota – 23.5 percent
  o Nebraska – 22.9 percent
  o South Dakota – 21.6 percent
  
• Nationwide, an estimated 30.5 million people aged 12 or older drove under the influence of alcohol at least once in the past year

Read more about the report.