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There have been many cases in Fresno, CA where people are dying because of a driving under intoxicated (DUI) accident. People who drive drunk not only put their own lives in danger; they also put other drivers including passengers and pedestrian in danger as well. Lawmakers must not allow any DUI cases a second chance at all. Every citizen could save more lives by avoiding any dangerous and deadly accidents that a DUI defendant can cause. By making the law much more strict maybe people will think twice before they drink and drive. DUI drivers should be fine heavily the first time, thrown in jail, revoke their license and attend meetings. Everybody’s lives are very precious and it should not end because of a driver who is under the influence of any substances. A person that are under the influence of alcohol or anything else that impairs the mind and body shouldn’t operate any vehicle at all. A lot of people know that it will never happen because some people will never learn or even care to listen at all. Maybe because they think it is cool to do so or they just want to have fun. No matter what makes them want to drive while intoxicated is the reason why people gets citations and or can lead to an accident. That is why those people must not be allowed a second chance to operate a vehicle. In order to do that, law makers could be stricter; they ought to fine them heavily the very first time. After the government takes all their hard earned money for fines and fees because of the trouble they have caused, hopefully they will learn a lesson and won’t like it and probably will not want to ever do it again. Maybe this will open up their eyes to see how important it is not to drink and drive because the consequences are not good. After... ... middle of paper ... ...angerous and deadly accidents that can cause by a DUI defendant. If defendants wish to operate a vehicle again, they need to be fined heavily the first time along with going to jail, license revoke and a DUI meeting. Perhaps this will help defendants think twice before trying to drive drunk. Or if they must they should have a designated driver or utilize the pickup service, where anyone can call for a driver to pick or drop them off anywhere. If we all agree to be stricter in this area of laws we might even help save more lives than we think. And positively more and more people can respect and honor the law instead of breaking it. Works Cited Fulkerson, Judge Andrew. "Blow and Go: The Breath-Analyzed Ignition Interlock Device as a Technological Response to DWI." American Journal of Drug & Alcohol Abuse 29.1 (2003): 219. Academic Search Premier. Web. 21 May 2014.

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