New Mexico became the first to require that anyone who is convicted of driving under the influence‚ whether it is a first offense or not‚ must drive with an ignition interlock for a minimum of twelve months” (Parks 69) . Some people think this is great‚ because it only takes one time to kill someone. It is better to be required to use interlock‚ is a device that is connected to the car and requires the driver’s breath
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Corey Friedman’s Lawmakers Target Drunk Drivers‚ appeared in North Carolina’s “Wilsons Daily Times” on February 18‚ 2013. In his essay‚ Friedman‚ explains new bills and laws that are trying to get passed by North Carolina’s congress. They will target and prevent drunk driving across the state by developing harsher laws and consequences for those found guilty of these offenses. Friedman uses many different perspectives on the issue by restating various North Carolina state representatives‚ and various
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In five years I will be twenty-two years old I will have completed my bachelor’s degree. I hope to be in a Master’s program or working my way up in the graphic design corporate ladder. In this moment I have a bright future but all of that could change in a blink of an eye. If I were to go to a party and drink‚ the responsible thing to do would be to call a cab or a trusted friend. However‚ if I made the poor decision to drive regardless‚ the impacts of such a decision could affect me for the rest
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Al Amodeo Interdisciplinary analysis September 8‚ 2012 Introduction: The title of my article is “Underage Drinking Laws Save 732 Lives per Year” by Ada Demb and Corbin Campbell. This article explains how law enforcement has cracked down significantly on under 21 possession purchase and consumption laws. It also explains the problems of drinking at the college level. The topic is a problem because way too many underage people are getting behind the wheel after becoming intoxicated and it is
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I believe that mandating the installation of the interlock devices in everyones vehicle that will prevent anyone that is intoxicated to start any vehicle.Hanson‚ Professor David J. "Alcohol Problems and Solutions." Alcohol Problems and Solutions. Web. 23 Oct. 2011. You can also recieve license revocation
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Driving under the influence‚ fatigue or otherwise known as impaired driving is highly unsafe and can have severe consequences. Impaired driving will affect one in three Canadians in their lifetime. Thousands of lives are lost through impaired driving each year. One irresponsible mistake might change a person’s or family member’s life forever. This paper will be talking about how driving under the influence affects your driving and the repercussions of doing it. While under the influence or fatigued
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people won’t feel safe at night time when they go out. “In some states if you get a DUI‚ you get an automatic suspension of violator’s licenses. The lengths of a suspension of 45 days to one year‚ Forty-Three states require offenders to install ignition interlocks on their vehicles. These devices are
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M.A.D.D.‚ or Mothers Against Drunk Drivers‚ is a thirty-five year old interest group whose goal is to end drunk driving. They discourage the driving under the influence of any drug‚ most notably marijuana. They have successfully begun to reduce deaths by supporting Politians and legislature that are anti‚ driving under the influence. While they have a humble beginning they have grown to become both wealthy and powerful‚ with the ability to also pressure Politians into supporting their views. As many
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That being said‚ a law which proved effective at stemming drunk driving was one which took the judgment out of the hands of some bartender or waitress and gave it to a breathalyzer attached to a c ar. This is the ignition interlock system which is usually installed in cars of people who have been convicted of drunk driving at some point and it requires a person to take a breathalyzer test attached to the interior of their car before being able to drive. Crucially‚ a person’s
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with an alcohol level of 5-10 are 18 times more likely to get in a car crash women are 54 times more likely. Group #1 The MADD Campaign are trying to stop drunk driving by promoting these 3 steps‚ supporting the law enforcements‚ require an ignition interlock devices‚ and support the advancements in technology used to prevent drunk driving. Group #2 The IDDPA are preventing drunk driving by assisting victims of drunk drivers. They support the legislative efforts in stopping drunk driving and
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