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New York DUI Law Requires Ignition Interlock Devices

By Michael

When the newly adopted Leandra?s Law goes into effect, New York will be the 10th state to require that anyone convicted of misdemeanor or felony drunk driving will be required to install an ignition interlock device on their car, the New York Times is reporting. An ignition interlock device keeps a car from starting until the driver proves, via a breath test, that he or she does not have any alcohol in their system. The new law in the state is Leandra?s Law, named for a young girl who was killed in 2009 by a drunk driver. Her father, Lenny Rosado, became an outspoken advocate of tougher DUI laws after he lost his daughter. The law will also make it a felony to drive drunk with a child under the age of 16 in the car. Those required to install the ignition interlock device will have to keep it installed for a minimum of six months...continue to full post

Full post as published by The DUI Blog on August 07, 2010 (boomark / email).