Bill in Ky. House targets drunken drivers

By the Associated Press

"People caught driving drunk just once could be forced to install breath-alcohol monitoring devices in their cars, as Kentucky lawmakers consider toughening the state's DUI laws."

"House lawmakers are considering proposals aimed at increasing the use of ignition locks, which require people to prove they're not drunk by blowing into a device before starting their vehicles. Another plan would also decrease the current blood-alcohol level that triggers an aggravating factor in DUI sentencing..."

"This year five states -- Alaska, Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska and Washington -- began requiring first-time drunken drivers to install the gadgets on their cars. Repeat offenders in South Carolina, meanwhile, were also required to use the devices if they want to keep driving..."

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