Every day in our community, people get behind the wheel without a valid driver license. The problem was highlighted in a crash on Sunday that killed Fairport teacher Heather Boyum, who was struck by a motorcycle and car. Neither driver had a license and one had three prior convictions for drunk driving. There’s no way to know exactly how many drivers are illegally on the road. The Automobile Association of America says two-thirds of drivers with suspended licenses keep driving. The problem is clearly widespread, judging by the number of convictions for driving without a license in Monroe County alone. Sunday’s crash brought back painful memories for Jerry and Geri Spino. Their son, Scott, Scott, was killed in 2004 by a drunk driver with prior DWI convictions. Like Boyum, Scott was a teacher. AAA puts out a periodic study called “Unlicensed to Kill.” It found from 2007 to 2009, 18.2 percent of fatal crashes involved an unlicensed driver. The study found drivers without a license are more likely to leave the scene and have been drinking continue
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones was sentenced today after pleading guilty to a DWI charge earlier this year. As expected Jones did avoid a jail sentence for driving while under the influence of alcohol, but he has had his driver’s license suspended for six months and will also have to pay a $1,000 fine. In addition he will have to complete a victim impact panel within 90 days and also has to have ignition interlocks (a breathalyzer device that prevents the car from starting if the driver is over the legal drinking limit) fitted to all his cars. With the sentencing out of the way Jones can now focus his whole attention on preparing for his next title defense against Dan Henderson which will take place at UFC 151 in Las Vegas on September 1st continue
In the July 24, 2012 Daily Camera report of the DUI caused head-on collision on the Diagonal Highway last Saturday, District Attorney Stan Garnett is quoted as saying “I’ve talked recently about previous DUI offenders with more than one prior offense.” I’d like Garnett to consider the following suggestions or variations of them that go beyond merely talking about situation. As I understand it, currently DUI offenders simply have their driver’s licenses suspended. I believe this is a useless action since I doubt DUI offenders care whether or not they have a driver’s license in their wallet or purse if they want to drive. No one can easily spot a DUI offender who is driving without a driver’s license. However, if that same driver were also made to surrender his or her license plates, it is less likely they would take the chance to drive without them continue
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