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Article: Tougher driving laws for teens? (zero tolerance laws for underage drunk driving and safe driving recommendations from the Natl Highway Traffic Safety Admin)
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- Current Events, a Weekly Reader publication
- Article date:
- September 25, 1995
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According to President Bill Clinton, one drink is too much for a teen-age driver. "It's time to have zero tolerance for underage drunk driving across America," he said in June. Zero tolerance here means no driving after any drinking.
In fact, such a law is only part of teen-driving programs on the upswing in many states. These states are concerned because traffic accidents are the leading killer of teenagers.
At least 29 states already have a zero tolerance law. Under these laws, a 0.02 alcohol content in a teen driver's blood is enough for a drunk-driving conviction. That much alcohol can result from drinking one beer, one wine cooler, or one shot of alcohol. ...