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Tough Drunk-Driving Law Takes Effect in Maryland - ABC
« on: October 02, 2016, 03:33:20 am »
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Tough Drunk-Driving Law Takes Effect in Maryland

 A tough drunk-driving law that took effect in Maryland today requires those convicted of DUI to use in-vehicle breathalyzers.

Under the state's Drunk Driving Reduction Act of 2016, anyone convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol is required to have an ignition interlock installed in his or her vehicle. The device prevents a vehicle from starting when it detects a certain level of alcohol in the driver’s breath and then requires the motorist to retest at random points while they are on the road, according to state officials.

The legislation was nicknamed “Noah’s Law” in honor of Montgomery County police officer Noah Leotta, who was killed when a repeat drunk-driving offender crashed into him during a traffic stop in December 2015.

More At: http://abcnews.go.com/US/americas-harshest-drunk-driving-laws-takes-effect-maryland/story?id=42493052
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Re: Tough Drunk-Driving Law Takes Effect in Maryland - ABC
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2016, 04:29:59 am »
Sounds good to me since it has them being tested after they first start the car at different intervals along the way too.
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Re: Tough Drunk-Driving Law Takes Effect in Maryland - ABC
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2016, 06:28:45 pm »


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Re: Tough Drunk-Driving Law Takes Effect in Maryland - ABC
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2016, 02:32:04 pm »
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The device prevents a vehicle from starting when it detects a certain level of alcohol in the driver’s breath and then requires the motorist to retest at random points while they are on the road.

???  If one is prevented from starting the vehicle, then how in the heck are required to retest at random points?   :shrug:

I know, I know...just pointing out the ineptitude of today's journalism majors. 
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