Could In-Car Breathalyzers for First Time DUI Offenders Come to Florida?

If anti-drunk driving advocates prevail, DUI convictions could get a lot more expensive and inconvenient for even first time offenders. Under current Florida law, repeat DUI offenders and those with blood alcohol levels of .15 or above are required to put breathalyzer devices in their cars. Florida is among 47 states that currently have in-car breathalyzer requirements. Eight states currently require the devices for first time offenders. Earlier this year, lawmakers proposed the Matthew William Beard and Grace Redgate Act, which would require that all convicted DUI offenders install the devices. As reported by WFTV: A mother from Seminole County … Continue reading →