Driving Under the Influence

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This paper discusses the laws surrounding drinking under the influence (DUI) and whether they are effective. The paper discusses the laws in the United States (and how they vary between the different states) and describes how the laws and the consequences of breaking the laws, have helped to reduce the incidence and severity of DUI.

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"No matter what may be the problem that may have caused the driver to consume alcohol, the DUI law, as in the 'Alcohol impaired driver act' would bring the offender to the court, in order to enforce a certain level of discipline and restrain him from committing any such similar offences in the future. (Science and Transportation; Subcommittee for Consumers United States; Congress; Senate; Committee on Commerce, 30) Reed states, "...it is doubtful if severe penalties would be applied often, even if they are authorized by law", but at the same time, one must remember that most states have started to realize the gravity of the problem of drunken driving, and have therefore started to take things into their hands, so as to bring in improvements and changes wherever applicable. (Berstein; Olson, 39) There is a noticeable reluctance on the part of the law enforcement department to impose strong punishments onto offenders. Maybe one of the primary reasons for this phenomenon is the latent confusion over the exact nature of the offence being committed. (Berstein; Olson, 39)"

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