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OCTOBER 10, 2000

Legislators in Alaska said they are ready to lower the state's drinking and driving limit in order to comply with a new federal law.

Congress instituted a blood alcohol content standard last week, requiring states to set a 0.08 limit or risk losing their federal highway money. Alaska currently has 0.10 limit and could lose $3.6 million by 2004.

Of the 36 drivers who were involved in fatal accidents in the state last year, 21 had a blood alcohol content below 0.10, 10 were between 0.10 and 0.20, and five were higher, said Greg Wilkinson, spokesman for Alaska State Troopers, who support lowering the limit.

Get the Story:
Alaska targets drunks (The Anchorage Daily News 10/10)

Relevant Links:
Test your Blood Alcohol Content - www.projo.com/special/rways/bac.htm
Mothers Against Drunk Driving - www.madd.org
Driving Under the Influence - library.thinkquest.org/23713/frameset.html
Drinking and Driving, the 0.08% Debate - www.bacdebate.com

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