Utah Drunk Driving Accidents
Law enforcement and government authorities are constantly trying to crack down on drunk drivers. Yet despite increased patrolling, checkpoints, and stricter legislation, drunk driving continues to be a major problem plaguing our streets. An alcohol-related car accident occurs every 32 minutes, resulting in over 17,000 fatalities each year. Recently, the Utah State legislature passed a bill which allows the courts to seize the vehicle of a repeat DUI offender. Hopefully, this new law will help reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road.
KSL News has reported another step being made to curb this problem. Davis County officials may establish a DUI offender registry. If the proposal becomes a law, all residents of the county that are convicted two or more times of driving under the influence will be listed on a public-access website. Critics of the proposal assert that the registry would not be useful and would only humiliate the people placed on it. Proponents of plan believe it will be a useful tool for parents to monitor the DUI history of neighbors and friends who may be driving their kids.
Drunk driving is an inexcusable act no matter the situation. Injuries or deaths incurred from drunk driving are unnecessary and permanently damaging to the victim, the families involved, and society as whole. The Utah drunk driving accident lawyers at the Christensen Law Firm are dedicated to bringing justice to those injured or killed by the carelessness of drunk drivers. As specialists in this area of law, we also ensure that the responsible parties are held accountable for their reckless behavior.
