MADD Seeks Support for Drunk Driving Legislative Reform

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LaRonda Scott
State Executive Director
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
North Carolina State Office

Did you know that 1 out of 3 people will be injured in an alcohol related crash?  That person could be a loved one, a co-worker or a neighbor.  Impaired driving affects everyone.

MADD is dedicated to cutting the number of drunk driving crashes, injuries, and deaths.  Through its initiatives and programs, MADD is making a difference and so can you.  Stand with MADD.  Save a life.

House Bill 536 will save lives in North Carolina. This lifesaving legislation will require all convicted drunk drivers to have an ignition interlock .  At this moment, this legislation is in the hands of the House Judiciary Committee.  We need your help to ensure a hearing for HB 536.

Join MADD North Carolina in the coming weeks as we visit with members of the Judiciary Committee in an effort to keep this bill alive.   If you are unable to join us at the State House, please take a moment to email your representative.

HB 536 is similar to the laws in 17 other states that require ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.  Research shows that 50 to 75 percent of convicted drunk drivers will continue to drive even with a suspended driver’s license.  License suspension alone is no longer a practical way to deal with drunk drivers.

 

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