From the article “An interlock device in every new car ’could prevent 80% of drunk-driving deaths” it states‚ “people who are convicted of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol are often required to get an alcohol interlock device‚ also known as an ignition interlock device‚ installed in their vehicle in order to prevent them from further engaging in drunk driving”(An interlock device). Since so many people are drunk driving they have finally
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George Smith‚ he slammed his taxi into a building.He later pleaded guilty and was fined 25 shillings. All state states have some type of ignition interlock law. In which judges require all or some convicted drunk drivers to install interlocks in their cars to analyze their breath and disable the engine if alcohol is detected. 20 states have made ignition interlocks mandatory or highly incentive for all convicted drunk drivers‚ even first-time offenders.If you are driving your car and you had a little
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Module 8 Notes Teens who drink are at higher risk for date rape‚ pregnancy‚ HIV and other STDs‚ assault‚ drowning‚ alcohol poisoning‚ alcohol dependency‚ DUI-related injury and death (yours and/or others) If you are under 18‚ you can be sued for acts committed while drinking‚ such as vandalism‚ physical assault‚ and date rape. Property damage may not be covered by insurance if alcohol is involved Your parents are liable for any underage drinking that takes place at their residence. there
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and the United States the consequences are closely the same. These consequences include: For a first conviction‚ there is a minimum fine of $600‚ in addition to a 12 month license suspension and a further 12 months of being required to use an ignition interlock device. For a second conviction‚ you’ll face a minimum of 14 days in jail‚ as well as a 3 year license suspension
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as the driver. To successfully prevent the problem of drunk driving‚ there are simple steps to take. By enforcing penalties to those who do chose to drink and drive‚ it can help to prevent them from becoming repeat offenders. Requiring the interlock ignition system will also aid in preventing repeat offenders from
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Introduction: The concern of drinking and driving is a state law; therefore‚ the rules and laws may vary among the states. Regardless‚ drinking while driving is an enormous concern in all 50 states and getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming any amount of alcohol should not be tolerated under any circumstances According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration‚ this year 519‚000 people‚ or one person per minute‚ will be injured in alcohol-related accidents. 10‚839 people
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This topic is a problem‚ especially for teen drivers because during their first year of driving‚ they’re inexperienced. Teenagers tend to lack their sense of judgment. They’re more likely to underestimate dangerous situations and not think of the consequences their actions might have. (Ex. Going over the speed limit‚ running red lights‚ ect.) Now mix that with drugs and/or alcohol and they are putting themselves and others in danger. Students Against Destructive Decisions works with students and
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drink and drive as in states with weaker laws.” (Preventing). Sobriety checkpoints‚ for example‚ are used by law enforcements. “Police set up roadblocks and check driver for signs for intoxication.” (Preventing). Another step-in are ignition interlocks. “Ignition interlocks are breath analyzers‚ commonly called Breathalyzers‚ which the driver must inhale into before starting the vehicle; if the device measures a BAC above the legal limit‚ the engine will not start.” (Preventing). One method that isn’t
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Health Organization. World Health Organization. 16 Mar. 2012. Web. “Impaired Driving: Get the Facts.” Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. 16 Mar. 2012. “Reducing Alcohol Impaired Driving: Ignition Interlocks.” The Community Guide. The Community Guide. June 2007. Web. 16 Mar. 2012. “Why is a Drinking and Driving Programme Necessary?” World Health Organization. World Health Organization. 15 Mar. 2012. Web
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Nicole Daniels Lang Community Corrections CCJ4400 Robert Mark McWilliams February 22‚ 2015 Community Corrections Community Corrections is made up of many different types of agencies working together. There are deterrence programs‚ parole officers and re-entry personnel to help an inmate who is going to be able to use community corrections after release from prison or jail. These people and agencies help the inmate to transition back into the community and also help them to use the available
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