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Updated: 6:40 PM Sep 15, 2009
DUIs In Kansas Examined
The Kansas DUI Commission talked Tuesday about issues including treatment for repeat offenders and stiffer fines.
Posted: 6:40 PM Sep 15, 2009 Sen. Tim Owens, Chairman, On Meeting Sen. Owens On Things To Look At Sen. Owens Looks At Other Places |
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Topeka (WIBW) - The Kansas DUI Commission wrapped up a two-day meeting Tuesday, talking about what's wrong with the state's drunk driving laws.
The commission talked about the number of repeat DUI offenders who are still on the roads and haven't gotten any treatment.
The group also looked at programs needing improvement, including: comprehensive treatment plan, penalty provisions, and consistent central repository.
Members Tuesday also looked at other state's DUI programs including New Mexico and Texas where drunk drivers have to pay a lot of money for the crime.
The commission will suggest possible changes for DUI laws before the January start of the legislative session.
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Posted by: pat
Location: kansas
on Sep 17, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Most repeat offenders have already been educated about drinking and driving. As well as attending AA meetings, treatment, jail time, suspended license, hefty fines, etc.. There IS mandatory jail time and hefty fines already in play. But, unfortunately some who choose to drink and drive just don't get it! The treatment programs are a joke. Most court ordered addicts are there because they are court ordered! A few take advantage of what is offered, but, most are back at it as soon as they have fulfilled their obligation. Jails are full, so offenders sentences are cut short. Funding was cut last year for grants that provided outpatient treatment to many. And then their is always an attorney, for the right amount of money, that will try to find a loophole somewhere to set the repeat offender free. I am glad that they go back in ones history and make all DUI's count, and automatic suspension of license if you refuse field sobriety tests. Bottom line Don't DRINK and DRIVE!
Posted by: Brian
Location: VF
on Sep 16, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Agree with several of the previous comments, I think the main thing that will help dui will have to start with better education about drinking and driving and expand from there. Hefty fines and mandatory jail time would help as well, make someone really think about the consequences and make them pay when caught. Texting shouldn't be too far off with fines and jail, causes many accidents and deaths.
Posted by: Ron
Location: Topeka
on Sep 16, 2009 at 10:59 AM
They keep lowering the DUI level rate where it for some people two might be to many. The troube is if you are boarder line on way over the line you get the same fine. Maybe we should have the same fine for speeders if they are going 5 miles per hour over the limit or 50 miles per hour over the limit. For the people concerned about safety on the roadways lets have the same fines for individuals with one or two beers and for someone who is texting on the cellphone because they are both dangerous.
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