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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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MADD VA Program Manager: Christopher R. Konschak

E-mail: Christopher.Konschak@madd.org

Administrative and Technology Assistant:

M. "Abby" Amalbert

E-mail: va.state@madd.org

Program Specialist:

Cristi Cousins

E-mail: Cristi.Cousins@madd.org

Development Director:

vacant

E-mail:

Telephone: 804-353-7121 or; 1-800-533-MADD(6233)
Fax: 804-353-7122
Postal address: 5310 Markel Road,; Suite 101; Richmond, VA 23230

2010 Legislative Session

Ignition Interlock Legislation - House Bill 1197 and House Bill 923

Delegate Sal Iaquinto’s House Bill 1197 is MADD’s highest legislative priority in 2010.

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

- An Ignition Interlock device will not allow a car to start if the driver has alcohol in their system.

- Currently first time offenders are not required to have an ignition interlock installed in their car unless their blood alcohol content was .15 or higher (almost 2 times the legal limit)

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

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

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

The following is a link to the current version of House Bill 1197

Delegate Rob Bell’s House Bill 923 is another Ignition Interlock Bill that MADD supports strongly. The following is a link to House Bill 923.