John’s Law

John’s Law gives law officials the authority to impound the cars and hold the drivers suspected of driving under the influence for a predetermined time. The Law has passed on both a local and national level.

NEWS & EVENTS (Click onto story to read more.)	DATE
States Would Impound Cars of Drunk Drivers Under New National Legislation	8/05
John’s Law may set the standard	8/05
John’s Law gets national exposure	6/05
Bill to curb drunken driving gains Senate approval in Washington State	3/05
Ramsey adopts tougher DWI law	3/05
John’s Law passes House	4/04
U.S. Senate OKs plan inspired by John’s Law	2/04
Elliotts fulfill their lifesaving promise	8/03
Police can delay release of drunk drivers	8/03
DWI law lets towns keep hold of drivers	8/03
State police say drunken drivers will be detained	8/03
Drunk drivers face lockup till sober	8/03
John’s Law II Approved in NJ Legislature, awaiting Governor’s signature	6/03
John’s Law II Passes NJ Assembly Committee	6/03
Governor McGreevey signs John’s Law II on the USS New Jersey in Camden	6/03
John’s Law companion bill passes NJ Senate	1/03
John’s Law Reintroduced in Maryland Legislature	1/03
“John’s Law” Becomes Official in Boston	1/03
Bill would require police to impound drunks’ cars	12/02
Senator Corzine To Call For Passage Of John’s Law On National Level	12/02
Boston bill would hold drunk’s car longer	12/02

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