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I am writing to express my support for the proposed law to reduce the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from 0.08 to 0.05 percent.
As a mother who lost her 16-year-old son to a drunk driver, I know firsthand the devastating impact of drunk driving. My son was a bright and promising young man with his whole life ahead of him. His death was a tragedy, and it was preventable.
According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), lowering the BAC limit from 0.08 to 0.05 percent will save lives and increase road safety.
The study found that alcohol-related traffic deaths decreased in Utah after the state lowered its impaired driving legal limit to 0.05 in 2018, a significant improvement over the rest of the U.S.
Lowering the BAC to 0.05 sends a clear message: drunk driving is unacceptable and won't be tolerated.
This change will raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and encourage people to make responsible choices when it comes to drinking and driving.
SB 2384 has passed the Senate, and I urge our lawmakers in the House to also support this important legislation and help prevent more families from experiencing the pain and loss that we have.
Andrea Maniago
Wailuku