With summer in full swing now, much is often heard about the dangers of drunk driving in Colorado, especially over long holiday weekends. However, it is important for Colorado residents to remember that the dangers associated with driving after drinking alcohol exist beyond just Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. The family members of one particular Colorado State Trooper know this all too well.
Protecting yourself from negligent drivers
Who needs to use an ignition interlock device?
Drinking and driving is dangerous. That's a fact that has been well documented for several decades now. However, despite the undisputed proof that driving after consuming alcohol is dangerous, many people in Colorado continue to do this. What can the state do to help keep innocent people safe in the face of this type of danger? One way that Colorado is working to do this is by requiring the use of special devices in convicted drivers' vehicles. You, like others, may want to know how these work and whether or not they actually help.
