The typical drunk driver has driven drunk 80 times prior to their first arrest, and 50 - 75 % of convicted drunk drivers continue to drive on a suspended license. (autoinsuresavings.org)
Not only that, convicted drunk drivers still have to deal with any conviction surcharges and crime victim's assistance fees. (idrivesafely.com)
The NTSB also recommended changes that would lead to a wider requirement of ignition interlock devices for convicted drunk drivers, increased use of highly visible enforcement efforts such as sobriety checkpoints to deter drunk drivers, and the use of passive alcohol sensors by law enforcement to detect alcohol vapor in the ambient environment. (neworleanspersonalinjury.com)