Cuomo signs bill, named for Syracuse-area man, to increase penalties for multiple DWIs

[hrmjustin]

Robert Harding

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Friday named in honor of a Liverpool man who was killed by a drunk driver more than three years ago.

The bill, Vince's Law, increases the penalties for individuals who are guilty of drunk driving three or more times in a 15-year period. Under the new law, the offenders will be charged with a felony and the penalties will include a maximum prison sentence of up to 7 years and a fine ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.

"Motorists who repeatedly drive drunk are a danger to themselves and everyone else on the road, and they have no place behind the wheel," Cuomo said in a statement. "Vince's Law will keep these reckless individuals out of the driver's seat and help prevent future tragedies from occurring.

http://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/cuomo-signs-bill-named-for-syracuse-area-man-to-increase/article_89cccf28-1985-11e4-9ec5-001a4bcf887a.html

[In_The_Wind]

1. Sounds like a good bill. Vince's Law may save a few tragedies.

[hrmjustin]

2. I hope so. We have too many of them.