Alabama drunk driving law News

Alabama Legislature Seeks to Increase Ignition Interlocks for Drunk Drivers

A bill that’s nearing a final vote could close a loophole in Alabama’s law to reduce drunk-driving deaths. The bill introduced by Republican state Sen. Jim McClendon would require drunk drivers to use an ignition interlock device after their first …

Alabama Law on Car Locking Devices in DUI Cases Goes Into Effect

A new law requires that some people convicted of drunken driving install devices that prevent them from starting their vehicles if they have been drinking alcohol. The new law took effect Sept. 1 and requires the devices on the cars …