December 6, 20169 yr New Ky. bill would target 'drugged driving' cases Can our legal and law enforcement experts comment . Isn't driving while on herion illegal already by current laws and if not this seems way to light of punishment.
December 6, 20169 yr I'd be curious to see the overlap of suspected DWI and driving on a suspended license.
December 6, 20169 yr There's an idiot test in Frankfort....seems all are passing with flying colors. http://www.lrc.ky.gov/statutes/statute.aspx?id=6483
December 7, 20169 yr Author @capt278 can I get your take ? It seems current DWI laws cover Herion does it not. If it doesn't , isn't a 3 month suspension really light ?
December 7, 20169 yr nothing wrong with trying but this will not stop addicts from driving. If they choose to drive they won't care if they have a license or not. Just a big PR move that does nothing to solve the problem.
December 7, 20169 yr Author nothing wrong with trying but this will not stop addicts from driving. If they choose to drive they won't care if they have a license or not. Just a big PR move that does nothing to solve the problem. That's my question. What does this law do that isn't already on the books. Is something going completely over my head ? DWI laws already give a harsher penalty.
December 7, 20169 yr @capt278 can I get your take ? It seems current DWI laws cover Herion does it not. If it doesn't , isn't a 3 month suspension really light ? As to my knowledge, heroin is covered under current DUI laws. My understanding as to the length of time the license is suspended is per statute. First time is 120 days. Subsequent violations in a 10 year period, the suspension gets more time. We had 3 deaths and one still on life support due to heroin OD's this past weekend in my small community. It's throughout KY.
December 7, 20169 yr Author As to my knowledge, heroin is covered under current DUI laws. My understanding as to the length of time the license is suspended is per statute. First time is 120 days. Subsequent violations in a 10 year period, the suspension gets more time. We had 3 deaths and one still on life support due to heroin OD's this past weekend in my small community. It's throughout KY. That's why this bill is confusing me. Of it's already covered how is this going to help you in LE enforce anything new.
December 7, 20169 yr It's seems more of a feel good type bill to me. Really doesn't address the real problem. To me, there is a lot of legislature like this enacted. Doesn't really accomplish anything but the public feels good about it and the politicians can say, "Look, we passed a law concerning heroin abuse", when they actually did nothing.
December 7, 20169 yr nothing wrong with trying but this will not stop addicts from driving. If they choose to drive they won't care if they have a license or not. Just a big PR move that does nothing to solve the problem. Politics as usual. Rarely do they ever solve a problem.
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