New Legislation Gives Hope to One Bradley County Family
For all convicted drunk driver’s it’s now required.
Representative Kevin Brooks, adds, "My initial reaction was thank God. Thank God we got this passed."
Tennessee is now the 18th state following suit.
So, even if it’s your first offense, you will have to blow into a device in order to start your vehicle.
A camera on board will also snap your picture at the same time, just to make sure you’re following the law.
Ledford says, "I think the ignition interlock is just the first step of what I hope will be many."
Ledford has a vested interest in DUI laws.
She lost her 24-year-old son, Dustin, almost three years ago in Cleveland.
He was on his way home from getting eggs and bacon.
Ledford adds, "She went five miles going the wrong way around APD 40. It was 12:09 on July 10th and she hit Dustin head on."
He was killed instantly.
Tiffany Isaza is now serving seven years behind bars.
Ledford adds, "You learn to live your life without them, but I can’t say it get easier, you just have to adjust."
Ledford says she’s hoping the new legislation will pave the way for Dustin’s Law… It would give longer sentences to convicted drunk drivers.
According to Brooks, "And possibly there are ways to make it where it’s costly on the offender."
Ledford adds, "I didn’t want Dustin to have died in vain. If it takes Dustin’s life to save someone else. I just feel like it’s something we had to do."
Ledford created several scholarships in Dustin’s name.
She’s hosting a golf outing this Saturday at Chatata Valley to support them.
If you would like to participate, you can register at the golf club.
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