Under current law, judges outside of Winnebago County have not been allowed to sentence drunk drivers to probation until the fourth offense. Having that treatment and probation option available to second and third time offenders is a step towards addressing the alcohol issue that exists in Wisconsin.
Participants in the program must remain sober and undergo alcohol assessment, complete a drivers safety program and perform community service. If the participants do not comply with the rules, they can be sent back to the court and ordered to serve additional time.
So far, in the Winnebago pilot program, the program seems to be working at addressing alcohol addiction while saving the county money and keeping our streets safe from yet another drunk driver. The recidivism rate for those who have completed the SSTOP program is at a low 10%.
In July 2010, the program will be expanded statewide. This program may increase the safety of our Wisconsin roads which is always welcomed.
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