I am not sure about other states, but I live in Florida and at this time the state is trying to pass a special bright orange plate with the first 3 letters having DUI. This plate will be assigned to those who are convicted with a DUI for public display. Hell, I say go for it b/c this might make some dushbag think twice before drinking and driving and killing an innocent person!!
120170
I'm all for it.  Although if an alcky gets busted more than twice they should forever loose their licence if they kill somebody they should go up for ten to fifteen
170882
Yes, the details are location specific, but lets dissect the issues first.  Warrants are very time-specific; meaning their issuance's are immediate.  Removal of warrants have no relevance since your custodial care has been drastically altered.  An ID card which uses your driver's license number as its uniquely identifiable number may trigger something somewhere, but have you ever seen a cop at DMV? What other group of customers have blood pressure levels bordering critical mass for hours on end?  I'd maybe have it delivered to another location to keep neck hairs from doing jumping jacks.  Quick story.  CHP up in Valencia knew my RV was parked curbside w/ expired tags.  Saw oinker rolling by, eye contact was established, but nothing was said.  On my birthday a few months later, they tow it, I go to get it out, strangely re-routed to CHP from impound, and the damn CHP with a devious snicker punches out the year of expiration with extended arms as close to my face as allowed by law.  ON MY BIRTHDAY!  The nightmare included a renewal at DMV, but because I know as fact that VALENCIA CHP are clowning degenerates with pale blue ties and low self-esteem, this here is my long overdue retaliation.  Even though this question may draw in other law enforcement officers, they'll chill cuz they're laughing harder than you.
302884
Not very good.  Check the state code in the state where you live.  VA = DUI 2nd is 30 days min to 1 year max but 20 days are mandatory not subject to suspension. Also depending on his blood alcohol level could be more days as well.  >.15 but <.20 = 10 additional days\n       >.20 = 20 more days
253588
Yes they should.  They are officers to, no matter what their position is. They are still wearing a badge and they are still there for our protection. They have to know the law to so shur they should be able to give out tickets.  Be easy on them, just imagine being outside in the strange weather to give out tickets because of people parking wrong. Sorry to hear about the ticket. At least it doesn't show on the driving record.
452682
It's a very appealing idea, as long as it doesn't get out of hand.  There should be safeguards, and you did say, "convicted."  That's one.  We'd have to fight to keep it from being used indiscriminately, like every traffic stop or if you litter.  These are summary offenses, usually dealt with by issuing a ticket.  But the size of our population and ease of moving around almost makes this proposal inevitable.
632873
Actually, I wouldn't mind helping, but my state has already changed most of the roadside reflectors to white. And since it's the states that do the highway building and localities that do the signage, writing to the national government won't do much good. Unless you can get overwhelming support to withhold highway funds, like they did with the drinking age.
545271
In my state, you can look up your circuit clerk website for the county you live in.  There is information on there listing traffic violations, which would include DUIs.
347910
Its a Felony... Some states vary
449896
Yes I have. I lost a good friend in middle school to a drunk driver.  And one in High School to a drunk/stoned driver.\n\nB. \n\nIt sounds reasonable when you consider that it may save lives, at the same time most households could not afford it especially if they live with someone who drinks constantly as most of the money would go for alcohol.\n\nThe intrusion if it could save one life would be worth it.
525673
It's my understanding that you have to be given the ticket at the time of the offense - either handed to you or attached to your car.  If this doesn't happen, you cannot be sent one in the post - it is invalid according to the law.  I have a friend who has used this defense a number of times and it has always worked.
227480
It is Nation wide .08, and that was figured by the amount of impairment of drunk drivers. The law also has the right to convict a detain for levels starting at .05 with the arresting officers discretion. Most States video tape all arrests anymore, and it's almost impossible to beat. One beer can get you arrested in America anymore.
44901
Not sure where you are from ... but the drinking laws in Michigan are quite strict... the problem isn't with enough laws it's with the lack of ability to enforce them.
84581
I am probably in the same camp as everyone else, but would want some clarification.\n\nMust people here seem to have taken the position the truck was being backed towards the officer, but that's not what was stated in the question.  The question says the truck "starts coming back towards the cop," which does not necessarily imply that it was being *driven* back...it might have been rolling because the drunk took his foot off the brake.  I don't know that I think it makes a difference, though...it just would be nice if we knew that the truck was indeed being intentionally used as a dangerous weapon (like maybe the engine racing, the backup lights coming on, etc).\n\nAnd I wonder if you're curious about the innocent passenger who was killed, also.  Was his death justified?  No.  But it was accidental, and I don't think what I've read here makes me think it was criminally negligent. \n\nAn interesting question.  I wonder what makes you ask?\n\nEdit 3.20.06:\n\nFor those who say the cop should have (basically) run away, or cowered and waited for backup, here's the law in California, and I'd guess in most states:\n\n835a.  Any peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense may use reasonable force to effect the arrest, to prevent escape or to overcome resistance.\n   A peace officer who makes or attempts to make an arrest need not retreat or desist from his efforts by reason of the resistance or threatened resistance of the person being arrested; nor shall such officer be deemed an aggressor or lose his right to self-defense by the use of reasonable force to effect the arrest or to prevent escape or to overcome resistance.\n\nI still have my concerns with the whole thing, but to suggest the police should have to run (or hide) from criminals is just plain ridiculous.  You don't want to live in a society that tells its cops they have to back off when they're trying to do their job.
219137
Not usually. I live in Florida and I have gotten a D.U.I. and I did not get jail time, but I got a lot of community service, lots of classes, 1 year of probation, and lots of money. IT WAS HELL, and i will never drink and drive AGAIN. I learned my lesson. Hopefully after it's all finished you'll never do it again either. Good luck.
408249
that would be? 10 years ago is not counted with this new offense unless you were extreme DUI or injured someone. That is a pretty high reading. You go to jail in most states at .08. thank the cop for giving you a break and citing and releasing you. the other drunks may have puked on you.
362116
Nope, you should go to jail for the maximum amount of time they can keep you there and loose your driver license for good.  You not only disregarded your own safety but put other innocent lives in danger when you drove drunk.  You obviously disregarded the law since you did this not once, not twice, but three times.  The third time should be the charm.  It seems this is the only way innocent people can be protected from you.  I sorry, but you get no sympathy from me regarding this behavior.
629205
sure \nwhy not drunk driver as well so when car dealer sell car they will look at list and say nope we can't sell to drunk driver\nor better yes bar have to ask for ID and when there a "drunk driver" on the ID then they won't sell beer\n\nGREAT IDEA