California’s roadways have become a deadly playground for repeat drunk drivers, turning our highways into potential crime scenes where lives are casually tossed aside like empty beer cans.

The numbers are staggering and horrifying: alcohol-related roadway deaths have skyrocketed by over 50% in the past decade, outpacing the national trend by more than double. More than 1,300 people are killed annually in drunken collisions, with thousands more injured.

The Broken System

Our state’s DUI enforcement system is so weak that drivers can rack up multiple offenses without serious consequences. California allows drivers to accumulate up to three DUIs before facing potential felony charges - a stark contrast to other states where a second DUI can land you a felony.

The Human Cost

Behind these statistics are devastating personal stories of families torn apart by preventable tragedies. From parents losing children to drunk drivers with multiple prior convictions to survivors left traumatized, the system consistently fails to protect innocent lives.

A Call for Change

Ignition interlock devices, which can decrease repeat drunk driving offenses by up to 70%, are barely utilized. Most other states require these breathalyzer-equipped devices for first-time offenders, yet California continues to drag its feet, prioritizing driver convenience over public safety.

Until meaningful legislative action is taken, our roads remain a dangerous game of chance where repeat offenders continue to roll the dice with other people’s lives.