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Oklahoma's new DUI law has major flaw

July 13, 2017 at 09:29PM

By Randy Ellis Staff Writer rellis@oklahoman.com

Oklahoma's new DUI law has a glaring weakness.

Regardless of whether suspects are arrested for drunken driving or driving under the influence of drugs, the new law relies on ignition interlock devices to deter repeat offenses while suspects participate in educational programs designed to permanently change their behavior.

Here's the problem: Ignition interlock devices will only prevent a vehicle from starting if it detects alcohol on the person's breath.

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