How Politics Affects DUI Laws

Utah lawmakers recently agreed to lower Utah’s blood alcohol limit for drivers to 0.05%. The decision highlights a national trend toward extreme enforcement of drunk driving steered by politicians, rather than voters. Indeed, some Utah voters believe that the bill, which was primarily supported by non-drinking Mormons, is a step in the wrong direction. Other countries have low BAC limits Oklahoma’s recent voter ballot initiative that reduces drug possession charges from felonies to misdemeanors and its upcoming ballot question about legalization of medical marijuana may indicate that the state’s voters are at odds with state lawmakers on how stringent DUI...