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We only had one car, and, I am not convinced that "special tags" would have kept my folks from driving -- drunk or sober. I do know that, as a (always sober) teenager, I would have been mortified to ride in (much less drive) such a "tagged" car.

My dad was a drunk, so I certainly understand what you went through. And I agree that drunks are unlikely to be motivated by a license plate. However, the drivers around him would be warned of his potential threat, and cops would have a better chance of keeping him off the road, possibly saving someone's life.

So I think this legislation is actually useful. But if you disagree, I'm very willing to hear your reasoning.

13 posted on 02/23/2006 5:32:41 AM PST by American Quilter (To spare the guilty is to injure the innocent. - Publius Syrus)

To: American Quilter

and cops would have a better chance of keeping him off the road...

How, precisely, are they gonna be able to do that? You gonna have a state trooper stakeout the DUI squared person in the driveway?

Be specific. Discuss how this plan would be implemented (what laws need to be passed, what are the likely manpower requirements). Be sure to estimate the cost.

17 posted on 02/23/2006 5:36:22 AM PST by sauropod ("All you get is controversy, crap and confusion." Alan Simpson defining the WH Pimp Corps.)

To: American Quilter

And what if the car is used by the DUI offender and his wife adding two children above 16 with a driver´s license?

45 posted on 02/23/2006 5:58:49 AM PST by Michael81Dus

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