Drunk drivers’ undeclared war on America has raged for decades, killing more than half a million U.S. citizens since 1982. Such a terrible toll mandates strong counterattacks, and one is requiring ignition-interlock devices in the vehicles of those who are known to be drunk drivers.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), most states have laws requiring such devices, which involve detecting alcohol via a driver’s breath and not allowing a car to start if the test fails.

In Arizona, Illinois, Louisiana and eight other states, the devices are required after an .08 reading for a DUI conviction. In Florida, North Carolina and six other states, they’re required after a .15 reading for a DUI conviction. In Texas, Missouri and four other states, they’re required after a repeat DUI conviction.

In California, it’s up to a judge’s discretion, but the state’s lawmakers just passed a bill which would launch a four-county pilot program for using such devices, including Los Angeles County.

Some will howl that this is an intrusion into an individual’s privacy. Guess what? So is slamming into an innocent person’s car and killing them. And in California alone, last year brought 1,029 alcohol-related driving deaths.

Let your legislators know how you feel about this issue. Drunk driving is no less significant because it’s so routine. Rather, it’s a war against America that America is losing, with thousands of casualties yearly.

Jim S. Adler & Associates stands ready to resist drunk driving car accident carnage by applying the full force of the law to those who are responsible, while gaining financial compensation for their victims. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a drunk driver, alert an experienced drunk driving lawyer or car accident lawyer by submitting the free case evaluation form on this web page, and launch the process of gaining the justice you deserve.

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