Sobriety Checkpoints
REVISED ALR RATING Just like last year, states must have ALR law to qualify for a half-star. The requirement for the other half-star has been updated. • Old Criteria: States qualified if drunk drivers could install an interlock pre- conviction and time on the device counted toward the overall court conviction period prescribed on an interlock. • New Criteria: A state must mandate interlock use as the only way a person can drive during ALR. • Why the change: To simplify the rating and emphasize the effectiveness of ALR laws when an ignition interlock is required. Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Administrative License Revocation, or ALR, is the immediate suspension of a driver’s license by law enforcement at the time of arrest or refusal for a DUI. This critical law enforcement tool removes the immediate threat of a drunk driver harming innocent bystanders. ALR allows for other administrative action, such as restricted driving privileges or an ignition interlock requirement, to protect the public while the offender awaits trial. MADD awards a half star to states with ALR. To receive a full star, the states must mandate interlock use as the only way a person can drive during ALR. (see box for details) • 41 states and the District of Columbia immediately revoke driving privileges • 26 states and DC allow for the use of interlocks during an administrative license revocation period Frequent, well-publicized sobriety checkpoints save lives by catching drunk drivers already on the road and warning would-be drunk drivers to find another mode of transportation. Checkpoints reduce alcohol-related fatality and injury crashes by 20 percent. MADD awards a half star to states that conduct sobriety checkpoints. To receive a full star, states must conduct sobriety checkpoints at least once a month. • 37 states and the District of Columbia conduct sobriety checkpoints • 32 states and DC strengthen checkpoint enforcement by conducting them at least once a month
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