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Repeat Drunk Drivers Won't Stop
DUI, a drunk driving website that counsels those arrested driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI), earlier conducted a survey about what would make them stop. The survey, which has 353 hardcore drunk drivers as respondents, reflects alarming results.
The survey was conducted from 10 Courts across the country. It is made between October and December this year. Survey respondents came from participating Courts. They have a self-reported average of 3 drunk driving arrests and 2.6 drunk driving convictions. For these drivers, the average blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level was about 0.17, more than twice the legal limit. The respondents were recruited in-person and their participation is done voluntarily.
When asked about what would definitely stop them drinking and driving, 76 percent of the respondents answered 1 year of mandatory jail time, 75 percent said mandatory fine of $10,000, and 70 percent responded ignition interlocks would be an effective deterrent.
Majority of the respondents (54 percent) said they would be "very likely" to change their behavior to prevent being arrested and convicted of subsequent drunk driving offenses if more severe sanctions
had been applied after their first conviction.
Overall, the survey revealed that the law enforcement and the judicial system of the government are significant factors that could stop them. 95 percent of the offenders believe it is likely a drinking driver will be arrested if stopped for drinking and driving. 98 percent think it is likely a driver arrested for drunk driving will be convicted. Further, 82% feel a drunk driving conviction is "very likely." 75 percent of the respondents believe arrest is "very likely." However, the irony of it is that 80 percent of the respondents worry about other drunk driving drivers.
Survey results pose an alarming fact. Moreover, car owners must necessarily install auto safety parts accessories to secure a safe drive. Emergency flashlight, life hammer, auto safety kit are some of the must-haves. It is also advisable to bank on quality auto safety features like side airbags, belts, seats, and more. Toyota Camry accessories are also known for quality and protection. Ford parts accessories are also designed to further car occupant's safety.
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