Interlock Law News Today

A dui. critics say that a multimillion-dollar overreaction. adam housley is live on this from los angeles. why this new push, adam? >> reporter: martha, the issue really is whether or not these alcohol testing devices should be in the cars of every single dui offender or just repeat oaf spenders. right now 16 states currently around the country require ignition interlocks for anyone convicted of driving under influence including first-time offenders. a handful of other states consider legislatio...

For only hard core offenders. a recent study in washington state found that an interlock law reduces reoffenders by 12%, and the higher rate of insulation of these devices, the lower the chances of repeat offenders. but opponents argue there shouldnt be a one side -- one size fits all punishment. >> ignition laws could go even further with that if they were publicized really broadly so that all drivers, not just people who have been convicted of dui, know that if theyre caught, one of the penalt...