Is it true that there's special license plates that are given to people that have been pulled over for drunk driving before?
If so, what do they look like and how long do they have to have them on their vehicles for?
2007-08-19 08:28:35 · 10 answers · asked by Be Still and know He's God 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
In Minnesota they're called "whiskey plates". They have a "W" with 4 numbers after it. They started making them a different color (Green) instead of white so they're more noticeable.
2007-08-19 09:04:18 · answer #1 · answered by denbobway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few states have this in effect, with good results. The design, and how long they have to use the plates is dependent on state law. However, when West Virginia talked about a similar plate for child molesters, the ACLU had a fit.
ACLU Will Fight Proposed License Plates for Sex Offenders
The American Civil Liberties Union calls a lawmaker's plan to create special license plates for convicted sex offenders a ludicrous plan that amounts to nothing more than a scarlet letter.
Executive Director Andrew Schneider says the plates would do nothing to make the public safer.
Legislators convene their annual 60-day session in Charleston Wednesday.
2007-08-19 08:39:55 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in Minnesota they have them. if its your second time the plates stay on the car for 6 months and the third time its forever. however the plates stay on the car so to get around it most people sell that car and get one that doesn't have those plates.
2007-08-19 08:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by george 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive never heard of it, but a good friend of mine got 2 dui's and he had to pay to have a breathilizer installed in his car so he cant start the car if it isent under .002
2007-08-19 11:01:11 · answer #4 · answered by Katie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but Arkansas state Rep. Pam Adcock has suggested it. Take a gander at the story below..
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=bizarre&id=5053359&ft=print
2007-08-19 08:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by Bob Thompson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drunk drives should go to jail for 10 years and do hard labor, also be fined 1 million dollars..... there is no excuse for drunk driving!!
2007-08-19 09:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I haven't heard of that yet here in Michigan but it sounds to me to be a stupid idea that could cause alot of unnecessary problems on the streets.
2007-08-19 08:48:26 · answer #7 · answered by jdydewing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states, yes.
2007-08-19 14:10:28 · answer #8 · answered by Tina F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard that they were gonna start doin this in a couple of states, but not most, they dont do it in oklahoma
2007-08-19 08:32:16 · answer #9 · answered by bigjacka55 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of this but its a great idea!!
2007-08-19 08:31:19 · answer #10 · answered by Katie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋