It is clear that more must be done to stop drunk drivers — especially repeat offenders. Here are practical, evidence‑based ways we can protect ourselves and our loved ones.

1. Stronger Enforcement on the Roads
   
   • Expand and fund high‑visibility sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols.
   • Use passive alcohol sensors and mobile breath‑testing equipment so officers can spot impaired drivers more effectively.
2. Mandatory Alcohol Screening and Treatment
   
   • Require alcohol use assessments for all DUI offenders, not just high‑BAC or repeat cases.
   • Mandate evidence‑based treatment and counseling, with monitoring and follow‑up, as part of sentencing.
   • Integrate mental health and substance use services, recognizing that many repeat offenders struggle with addiction and other underlying issues.
3. License and Vehicle‑Based Sanctions
   
   • Use vehicle impoundment or immobilization for repeat and high‑risk offenders who drive on suspended licenses.
   • Strengthen penalties for driving without an ignition interlock or for using someone else’s car to avoid monitoring.
   • Require SR‑22 insurance filings (proof of financial responsibility) for longer periods after a DUI.
4. Safer Vehicles Through Technology
   
   • Advocate for rapid federal implementation of advanced impaired‑driving prevention technology in all new vehicles, as called for in federal law.
   • Encourage automakers and tech companies to pilot in‑car driver monitoring systems that detect impairment or inattention and can intervene.
5. Safe Transportation Alternatives
   
   • Support late‑night public transit, safe‑ride programs, and rideshare partnerships that provide discounted or free rides during high‑risk times (weekends, holidays, big events).
   • Encourage bars, restaurants, and event venues to:
     
     • Promote designated driver programs
     • Offer free non‑alcoholic drinks to designated drivers
     • Post clear “Don’t Drink and Drive” messages and ride‑option information
6. Responsible Alcohol Service and Sales
   
   • Require or expand Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training for bartenders, servers, and retailers.
   • Enforce overservice laws so establishments can be held accountable for serving clearly intoxicated patrons who later drive.
   • Crack down on underage sales and fake IDs.
   • Consider limits on extreme drink promotions (like “all you can drink” specials) that encourage excessive consumption.
7. Education and Culture Change
   
   • Run evidence‑based public education campaigns that emphasize:
     
     • The real, human consequences of impaired driving
     • That “buzzed” driving is drunk driving
     • Simple alternatives: planning ahead, using rideshare, staying overnight
     • Integrate drunk‑driving prevention into school curricula, driver’s education, and workplace safety programs
     • Partner with influencers, athletes, and community leaders to make planning a sober ride a normal part of any night out
8. Employer and Community Policies
   
   • Encourage employers to:
     
     • Ban driving for work while impaired
     • Offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that address alcohol use
     • Provide safe ride options after company events involving alcohol
     • Work with colleges, military bases, and large campuses to adopt alcohol and transportation policies that reduce impaired driving among young adults
9. Better Data and Fair, Effective Penalties
   
   • Push for stronger data collection on alcohol‑related crashes and repeat offenders, so we can target what works and adjust what doesn’t.
   • Advocate for swift, certain, and fair penalties that hold people accountable while focusing on changing behavior, not just punishment.