I-94 Milwaukee Drunk Driving Accident Prevention

Posted by rozeklawoffice on July 4, 2010 under Drunk Driving | Be the First to Comment

Milwaukee Drunk Driving AccidentThis fourth of July weekend, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department is taking part in a multi-state program focusing on arresting I-94 drunk drivers. The program, referred to as the I-94 Corridor Traffic Enforcement Project, covers 7 states and 1,500 miles of I-94. Officials across all states chose I-94 because of the high number of alcohol related crashes, many of which result in fatalities.

While the enforcement project is an attempt to curb Milwaukee County drunk driving accidents along I-94, it comes just days after Wisconsin’s new operating while intoxicated laws went into effect. There are four main areas of emphasis in Wisconsin new OWI law changes:

  • A fourth offense Operating While Intoxicated will be a felony if it occurs within five years of an earlier offense.
  • Ignition interlocks devices will be required for repeat offenders and first-time offenders at or above a 0.15 blood alcohol level.
  • A greater emphasis will be placed on treatment for drunk drivers, helping reduce repeat offenses.
  • Increases first offense OWI to a misdemeanor if a child under 16 is in the vehicle.

It is too early to determine if Wisconsin’s law changes will actually deter any drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel, but prior to the law change, Wisconsin was one of only two states that punished 1st time drunk drivers with a traffic citations as opposed to a misdemeanor criminal offense.

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If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of someone operating while intoxicated, or for more information, contact an experienced Milwaukee Drunk Driving Accident Attorney.

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