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An ignition interlock device. Massachusetts is now the only state that doesn’t require ignition interlocks after a first drunk driving offense. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Massachusetts only state to not include ignition interlock for first drunk driving offense

Michal Shvimer April 9, 2018
As of last week, Massachusetts became the only state in the country that does not provide ignition interlock options for first drunk driving offenses after Idaho implemented this type of law in March.

Massachusetts poorly ranked for drunk driving measures

Sarika Ram January 30, 2018

Mothers Against Drunk Driving released a report Wednesday that ranked Massachusetts as the 36th worst state for how it handles drunk driving incidents and prevention. The report examined several categories...

EDIT: Punished for good judgement

Daily Free Press Admin October 15, 2013

The number of drunk driving-related fatalities in the U.S. has declined over the past 30 years. In 2011, 9,878 people fewer than 21 years old died in alcohol induced accidents, while in 1982, 21,113 young...

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