their children in their vehicle. Civilly, violation of terms of a divorce decree as it relates to sub- stance impaired driving with minor children in the car should be clearly tied to a change in cus- tody or visitation. What Can Be Done to Help Protect Children? A separation agreement or divorce decree may include mandatory provisions that: • Prohibit drunk driving, or driving under the influence of other drugs, by either parent when they are transporting their minor children. • Prohibit friends of the parent from driving the child after using alcohol and/or other drugs. • Prohibit the child from blowing into an igni- tion interlock device, if the parent has the device on his/her vehicle. • Prohibit the parent from exercising their visitation privileges if there is evidence of substance impairment when the child is picked up or delivered. often choose a local police station as the location for dropping off and picking up the children. General con- sequences for failing to abide by the agreement should be stipulated in writing. Motion to Modify The issue is more complex in cases of divorce. Often, one parent is trying to protect the child Parents who believe that the child’s other parent may show up substance impaired Seek the courts assistance in keeping the child safe.
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