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Legislation

MADD's Mission

Is to stop drunk driving,

support victims of this violent crime, and

prevent underage drinking.

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Executive Director: Christopher R. Konschak

E-mail: executivedirector@maddva.org

Administrative and Technology Assistant:

M. "Abby" Amalbert

E-mail: office@maddva.org

Program Specialist:

Kirsten A. Roberts

E-mail: programspecialist@maddva.org

Development Officer:

Amy E. Green

E-mail: development@maddva.org

Telephone: 804-353-7121 or; 1-800-533-MADD(6233)
Fax: 804-353-7122
Postal address: 5310 Markel Road,; Suite 101; Richmond, VA 23230
Electronic mail: General Information: office@maddva.org
Webmaster: office@maddva.org

Legislation 2008

HOUSE BILL 1442 is our highest priority during the 2008 Legislative Session.

The bill makes Ignition Interlocks mandatory for ALL persons convicted of DUI.

- Ignition Interlocks allow and offender to live and work with minimal inconvenience, while keeping our roads safer for all.

- First time offenders have driven drunk an average of 87 times before they get their first arrest.

- Interlock systems are proven to be 90% effective while the device is on the vehicle.

- There were 29,595 persons convicted of DUI in Virginia in 2006

- Approximately 15% of the convicted DUI offenders in Virginia have been required by the Court to install the Ignition Interlock in their car(s).

- An Ignition Interlock will not allow a car to start if the driver’s BAC is at or above the pre-set level of .02.

The following link is the version of the Ignition Interlock legislation passed by the Senate on March 4, 2008. Ignition Interlock Bill 2008 Senate Substitue