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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Which of the following penalties might deter drunk driving the most? Heavy fine Imprisonment License suspension Rehab Other Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Which of the following penalties might deter drunk driving the most?
Heavy fine
Imprisonment
License suspension
Rehab
Other

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DDW_OR Rookie Author Oregon Posts:1 Points:1,995 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2013 5:09:00 PM Ignore DDW_OR Report Abuse slight modification to what LambadaLou stated: First offence = $2,000 fine or 200 hrs of cleaning road sides. second offence = THROW THE BOOK AT THEM. third offence = put them "Under the Jail"
LambadaLou Rookie Author British Columbia Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:May 2013	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 11:42:08 PM Ignore LambadaLou Report Abuse Very Heavy Fines $10,000.00 and up,Impound Vehicle for 30 days Min, Suspension 1 Year Min for 1st offence, Mandatory Community service and Rehab. No Jail Time Unless wreckless endagerment eg: accident is involved
clmoran Rookie Author Detroit Posts:7 Points:15,240 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 12:14:22 AM Ignore clmoran Report Abuse Surety of penalty is one of the best deterrents to drunk driving. (I lost my kid brother to a drunk/drugged driver).
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:15,866 Points:2,463,150 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 1:55:02 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə license suspension is pointless. they will drive anyway. nor do interlock breathing devices work as they can be fooled. i would select imprisonment (preferably house arrest with gps) plus rehab, but that was not given as an option. i picked rehab for that reason. ə
tputnoky Rookie Author Miami Posts:2 Points:3,440 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2013 6:11:23 AM Ignore tputnoky Report Abuse A "SPECIAL" prison, sort of like a rooming house. Prisoners must be in the building from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. They would be allowed to go to work (by public transportation only) AND they must pay their way; a DAILY prison charge so this is done at no cost to the city, county, state or federal governrnents... and especially no cost to tax payers. Any, REPEAT "ANY" breaking of the rules or failure to hold a job, then they go to regular prison for a minimum of five (5) years with no chance of parole. Second offense is Ten (10) years and a third offense would be Twenty (20) years. Want to bet the DUI rate hits rock bottom within a year????? Semper Fi !
gassprite Champion Author Toms River Posts:1,087 Points:139,865 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2013 6:52:08 AM Ignore gassprite Report Abuse Multiple amputation. But I don't support it.
theocean Rookie Author New York Posts:43 Points:184,315 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2013 9:11:38 AM Ignore theocean Report Abuse Imprisonment and license suspension
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,705 Points:2,381,995 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 9:12:06 PM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse whak thier pee-pees.
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,255 Points:332,100 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 5:15:50 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse imprisonment
9chevy04 Rookie Author Massachusetts Posts:20 Points:785 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2013 9:52:14 AM Ignore 9chevy04 Report Abuse license suspension
pkrpro Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,492 Points:502,965 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 1:55:27 PM Ignore pkrpro Report Abuse Jail time but jails are already too crowded and third time offenders are not even getting much jail time
coffeebrake1015 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,258 Points:281,110 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 1:53:04 PM Ignore coffeebrake1015 Report Abuse Imprisonment
whatagasser Rookie Author Kentucky Posts:4 Points:7,080 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 4:10:18 PM Ignore whatagasser Report Abuse I think it should be a Federal law that "every" vehicle to be licensed or registered, must have a breathalyzer installed into the vehicle (and have proof it's on the vehicle) that would allow or prevent the car to start, depending on the drivers alcohol content. Also, from this day forward, make it mandatory for all vehicle manufactures to have this device as a standard feature added to all vehicles.
Shadow_1100 Rookie Author Oklahoma City Posts:2 Points:69,240 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 4:35:43 PM Ignore Shadow_1100 Report Abuse Complete forfeiture of all assets.
jimmy123NE Champion Author Omaha Posts:6,856 Points:1,518,910 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 6:52:40 AM Ignore jimmy123NE Report Abuse ALL OF ABOVE.
gwhizz13 Veteran Author Abbotsford Posts:361 Points:44,690 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 5:19:44 AM Ignore gwhizz13 Report Abuse Imprisonment and license suspension!
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,016 Points:2,706,780 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 5:06:25 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse jail and seize their cars
gizmojoe Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:172 Points:257,135 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 1:39:04 AM Ignore gizmojoe Report Abuse all of them
came0023 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:1 Points:2,270 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2013 11:23:06 AM Ignore came0023 Report Abuse should be no worse than corrupt politicians and CEO
jdevlin All-Star Author Ontario Posts:798 Points:1,380,595 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2013 9:54:38 AM Ignore jdevlin Report Abuse Take away any vehicle registered in the offenders name.
Gas_Eyes Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,687 Points:646,810 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2013 8:01:36 AM Ignore Gas_Eyes Report Abuse License suspension.
RoamerNLV Rookie Author Las Vegas Posts:12 Points:72,940 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2013 11:14:26 AM Ignore RoamerNLV Report Abuse License suspension for 2 years
Chulie13 Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:112 Points:4,575 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2013 11:52:05 AM Ignore Chulie13 Report Abuse Rehab and loss of licenxe.
ash4200 Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:3 Points:710 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2013 3:02:24 AM Ignore ash4200 Report Abuse honestly, alcohol is more dangerous & more addictive than most drugs, if this world was "fair" itd be illegal just as pot & cocaine.. although mamma did always say, the only trouble you can find yourself in while getting stonded, if that fight you have with your potato chips trying to get them open
SnagaDeal Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:93 Points:1,866,320 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2013 2:26:20 AM Ignore SnagaDeal Report Abuse Definitely imprisonment and stupidity deserves hard labor be served by such idiots who endanger our loved ones lives.
BDNNOD Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:119 Points:44,740 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2013 8:07:36 PM Ignore BDNNOD Report Abuse Imprisonment, Heavy Fines, Loss of License (2nd offense), Impound Vehicle, Public Notice.
jdevlin All-Star Author Ontario Posts:798 Points:1,380,595 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2013 8:06:09 AM Ignore jdevlin Report Abuse Take away any vehicle registered to the them.
gizmojoe Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:172 Points:257,135 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2013 2:39:41 AM Ignore gizmojoe Report Abuse Take away there license and car and a heavy duty fine!!!
Xeroid688w Rookie Author Florida Posts:1 Points:34,895 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Mar 16, 2013 12:40:48 PM Ignore Xeroid688w Report Abuse Pull the license plate or impound the car! If someone lends the perp their car and they get busted again for a DUI, impound the owners car! Being a former Reserve Police Officer from MI, I have seen what a drunk driver has done to other peoples lives....very sad for the victims!
recurve54 Rookie Author Flint Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2013 9:28:48 AM Ignore recurve54 Report Abuse Heavy Fine and rehab for 1st offence than imprisonment for all other DUI offences to keep drunk drivers off the streets and killing other drivers and passengers.
Jeeputtputt Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,002 Points:677,465 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2013 5:17:14 PM Ignore Jeeputtputt Report Abuse rehab!!! or death
Gas_Eyes Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,687 Points:646,810 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2013 9:13:31 AM Ignore Gas_Eyes Report Abuse Our prisons are already filled with too many drug offenders. We do not want to add DUI's to the population.
Tress Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:10 Points:633,115 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 8:33:31 PM Ignore Tress Report Abuse Taking away their drivers license only works on the honor system and these people are not honorable so incarcerate them, make the decision for them.
sunnyz Rookie Author Montana Posts:18 Points:142,720 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 4:10:49 PM Ignore sunnyz Report Abuse Heavy fines don't help; taking away the drivers license makes no difference as most of the DUI drivers don't have a drivers license or vehicle insurance anyway. Only imprisonment helps because they can't drive while in prison.
dawebb58 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:6 Points:30,770 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 9:57:21 AM Ignore dawebb58 Report Abuse I am alarmed by the fact that 1 in 7 drivers in MN have a DUI on record. In 2011, 111 were killed, and 29,257 arrests were made. Just crazy, and something drastic needs to be done to discourage such bad behavior. Since there is NO death penalty in MN, I suppose a year in jail for first timers, as a warning, then hard felony prison time for subsequent convictions would be enough of a deterrent for most ordinary drunks. A 50,000 bed, medium security facility could be built with a liquor tax to house these Cretans. [Edited by: dawebb58 at 3/11/2013 9:59:12 AM EST]
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,041 Points:1,756,775 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 5:26:12 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse I still think technology can come to the rescue for first time offenders, with some sort of breathalyzer or computerized 'drunk quiz' that must be answered by the registered driver before they can take off. The technology certainly exists to make this a reality. For repeat offenders? Imprisonment.
Tangela320 Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:7 Points:300 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2013 9:39:17 PM Ignore Tangela320 Report Abuse Take drunk drivers car and license
rocki00 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:24 Points:73,915 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2013 11:43:25 AM Ignore rocki00 Report Abuse quit letting the one's with money that can afford getting the charges reduced. Treat everyone the same and charge them the same!!!!!!! No more plea deals.
hotsawss Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,233 Points:222,530 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2013 1:47:57 AM Ignore hotsawss Report Abuse Throw away the bars and give them the keys.
wobbly Rookie Author Ontario Posts:2 Points:33,015 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 10:30:11 PM Ignore wobbly Report Abuse Charge the bars and throw away the keys. Make the whole supply chain including the media that glorifies alcohol pay. I had a friend killed by a drunk driver under age and the bar did not get charged. [Edited by: wobbly at 3/9/2013 10:33:49 PM EST]
WaWanderer Champion Author Washington Posts:4,348 Points:587,900 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 8:05:25 PM Ignore WaWanderer Report Abuse And throw away the key.
WaWanderer Champion Author Washington Posts:4,348 Points:587,900 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 8:05:25 PM Ignore WaWanderer Report Abuse And throw away the key.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,266 Points:2,036,790 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 7:37:17 PM Ignore keo Report Abuse tattoo sponge bob on their foreheads
pawnkingfour All-Star Author Georgia Posts:571 Points:143,490 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 7:31:23 PM Ignore pawnkingfour Report Abuse Imprisonment.
TheMerlin Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:68 Points:227,460 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 6:19:29 PM Ignore TheMerlin Report Abuse Prison time, heavy fines, confiscate automobile, and licence suspension. When licence renewed, breathalyzer to start car and if that's bypassed or driving a car without it, more very heavy fines. The message won't get through without severe penalties. If they kill someone, it's no different than murder, then - an eye for an eye. I also like the public flogging idea I read below.
RZF350 Rookie Author Tacoma Posts:27 Points:88,440 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 5:22:49 PM Ignore RZF350 Report Abuse There is no "one size fits all" for this subject. I do believe that putting people in prison will do more harm than good. Before we know it, we will have murderers released early to make room for drunk drivers. -In this country, money talks! Heavy fines going after financial assets. Take the car and auction it while making them continue to pay the remaining of the loan. -Another thing about this country is status. Make them do very public community work. Put them out there for everyone to see that these guys are the ones willing to get drunk and then operate a 2500 pound vehicle which at that point becomes a weapon. -Prosecutors; STOP PLEADING THESE CASES TO RECKLESS DRIVING!!!!! Call them what they are, DRUNK DRIVING
95Vette Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,525 Points:634,005 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 5:16:10 PM Ignore 95Vette Report Abuse My thoughts are: Flags at DMV to prevent registraton of car, even if jointly owned,by a DWI driver Confiscation of any car or truck driven by DWI driver.. regardless of the car or truck's owner! I am sure that the CLU would fight it.. but it has to hurt repeat offenders and those who allow repeat offenders to use their vehicles
katmandue Champion Author Detroit Posts:8,081 Points:2,136,070 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 3:29:17 PM Ignore katmandue Report Abuse So people want to put even more people in jail then come with money! We already have more people jail percentage wise than any other country in the world! Just take their autos away let the walk or take mass transit.
SuperMoto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,006 Points:1,580,190 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 2:54:57 PM Ignore SuperMoto Report Abuse Other........... Breathalyzer to start car for repeat offenders. Imprisonment may be a big deterrent but we now throw everybody in jail for crazy stuff. The US now has more people in jail than any other country. Our country is becoming a police state. In my state they expanded all the prisons and within a year they were all packed.
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:7,950 Points:1,536,945 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 2:49:04 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse If convicted of and OWI take the car plates too. We used to be able to do that in the 70's.