Lawmakers push to close DWI loopholes
Photo credit: Steve Pfost | Senator Charles Fuschillo holds an ignition interlock at a press conference where Rice discussed swift passage of legislation to close a legal loophole which is allowing convicted drunk drivers to escape the mandatory ignition interlock requirement under Leandra's Law at her office in Mineola. (Dec. 30, 2012)
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As revelers prepare to toast the new year, state lawmakers announced plans Sunday to reintroduce bills aimed at forcing convicted drunken drivers to use court-ordered devices that won't let them drive if alcohol is detected on their breath.
State Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (R-Merrick) and Assemb. Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach) said they want to close loopholes in Leandra's Law, a measure...
