Sentences with phrase «convicted drunk drivers»

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.

Not only that, convicted drunk drivers still have to deal with any conviction surcharges and crime victim's assistance fees.

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.

«My auditors found convicted drunk drivers routinely violated the terms of their sentences and did not install ignition interlocks without penalties or punishment.

Previous NHTSA research of convicted drunk drivers show that those with interlocks installed are 75 percent less likely to repeat the behavior compared to those who do not.

Ignition interlock technology has rapidly gained popularity within court systems nationwide as a way to hold convicted drunk drivers accountable when they are once again granted driving privileges.

Maryland House Bill 526 would require twice convicted drunk drivers in the state to carry much higher auto liability limits than the minimums mandated by state law.

In addition to promoting graduated driver licensing systems, sobriety checkpoints and ignition interlock devices for convicted drunk drivers, the CDC also recommends drivers and their passengers always buckle up.

In most jurisdictions, convicted drunk drivers must apply for SR - 22 insurance in order to recover their driving privileges once the license suspension has ended (Delaware, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania do not require SR - 22 filing).

Makes sense, though — if you were an insurer, would you provide insurance to a convicted drunk driver?