California DUI and Motorcycle Deaths Decreasing

Things are looking up in California, well, at least when it comes to the statistics involving drunk driving and motorcycle fatalities.

In 2008, 1,112 people were killed by drunken drivers while the figures from the first six months of this year revealed a 25 percent decrease in motorcycle deaths. So far, only 198 people died in motorcycle crashes compared with 264 for the same period in 2008.

While some, such as Jonathan Adkins of the Governors Highway Safety Association, think that the decrease of DUI and motorcycle fatalities are due to the economic downturn which has forced many people to limit their trips as well as forego drinking.

However, full credit should also be given to the state’s tougher laws on drunk driving and motorcycles. Large efforts in law enforcement and public awareness were also made in order to help reduce road deaths in California.

Aside from mandatory helmet laws, Zero Tolerance for DUI, there are several laws which are noted for its effectivity in cutting down drunk driving and motorcycle fatalities such as:

• In California, drunk driving convictions will be on the offender’s record for 10 years. This was increased from 7 years in 2006.
• In some areas in California, such as Alameda, drivers convicted of drunk driving and even first-time DUI offenders are required to install ignition-interlock devices in their cars as part of a pilot project.
• Likewise, since last year, drivers getting or renewing their license must first sign a declaration. The declaration states that if they drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs and someone is killed as a result, they can be charged with murder. Prosecutors now have the option of charging a first-time offender with second-degree murder in a fatal DUI case.

However, despite the decreasing trend of motorcycle and DUI deaths, no one should be complacent on the road.

According to the California Highway Patrol, while they’re certainly happy about the numbers, they’re not going to let up on their efforts any time soon. After all, motor vehicle accidents can happen at any place and any time.

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