[MissoulaGov] Dave's proposal is to make it a criminal offense to refuse the test punishable with a $300 fine

[David V. Gray]

I like Traci's idea and would take it a step further.  Check in your keys
when entering a bar and take a breathalyzer test to get them back. Fail the
test, take a cab.  

 

Based on the Missoulian articles lately is appears the drunk drivers
creating much of the problem are young binge drinkers.  This will take a
social change to stop. 

 

Having your picture in the paper and/or posted at city hall with the "most
wanted criminals" pictured next to yours when you get a DUI may help further
this cause. A $300 fine for being accused of being intoxicated seams less
effective.  If you drink,  drive and kill someone you could go to jail for
life but that does not seem to stop it from happening.  Society needs to
change for meaningful change to come to Montana's DUI rate.

 

David V. Gray

 

From: missoulagov-bounces at cmslists.com
[mailto:missoulagov-bounces at cmslists.com] On Behalf Of Traci Rasmusson
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 12:36 PM
To: missoulagov at cmslists.com
Subject: Re: [MissoulaGov] Dave's proposal is to make it a criminal offense
to refuse the test punishable with a $300 fine

 

 

It makes more sense to me to require breathalyzers at bars so inebriated
patrons can be tested before they get in a car.

 

Traci

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