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Trustee Archive
Each year, there are nearly 40,000 Americans killed in motor vehicle-related accidents. In 2019, alcohol was a factor in 10,511 of these fatalities. On average, one in every three Americans will be involved in a drunk-driving accident in their lifetime. About 1.5 million drivers were arrested in 2011 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. However, is estimated that during that year, adults got behind the wheel of a car at least 112 million times after drinking too much. The incidence of drunk driving is highest in the 20 to 25 year-old age group (25%), and about one-third of all drivers arrested for drunk driving are repeat offenders. Surveys found that on average, convicted drunk drivers have driven under the influence 80 times before their first arrest. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and automobile manufacturers have recently developed alcohol detection devices that can be installed in vehicles to prevent drunk driving. It is estimated this technology could save 59,000 lives and $343 billion over a 15-year period.
Proposed Legislation: H.R.3011 - End Drunk Driving Act of 2019
Prospective Sponsor: Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY) |
- I oppose reforming current drunk driver policy wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA).
- I support implementing federal motor vehicle safety standards that prevent operation of a motor vehicle when the operator is under the influence of alcohol by:
1.) Preventing the operation of a motor vehicle if the operator's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit.
2.) Requiring the technology to be reliable and accurate and easily maintained.
3.) Requiring the installation of an ignition interlock device for a minimum of 180 days on each motor vehicle operated by an individual convicted of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence.
4.) Withholding 5% a state's apportionment of federal-aid highway funds each year if the state has not enacted and is not enforcing certain laws to prevent repeated drunk driving.
And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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I support implementing federal motor vehicle safety standards that prevent operation of a motor vehicle when the operator is under the influence of alcohol by:
1.) Preventing the operation of a motor vehicle if the operator's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit.
2.) Requiring the technology to be reliable and accurate and easily maintained.
3.) Requiring the installation of an ignition interlock device for a minimum of 180 days on each motor vehicle operated by an individual convicted of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence.
4.) Withholding 5% a state's apportionment of federal-aid highway funds each year if the state has not enacted and is not enforcing certain laws to prevent repeated drunk driving.
And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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- Representative
If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting her to favorably consider either reintroducing H.R.3011 - End Drunk Driving Act of 2019, or similar version thereof.
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving
If elected as a trustee, Mothers Against Drunk Driving will be awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting these funds be used to reduce drunk driving.
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. We know our hopes for a safer future are riding on tomorrow’s drivers. By getting today’s youth off to a good start, we are taking a giant step toward fulfilling our vision of a nation without drunk driving. Law enforcement and industry leaders agree that the most effective method for stopping drugged driving is more drunk driving enforcement.
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- No trustee votes received.
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| Poll Opening Date |
September 04, 2023 |
| Poll Closing Date |
September 10, 2023 |
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