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Devin LeMahieu: “The real problem is with the habitual drunk drivers.”

Featuring: Devin LeMahieu, Republican | Wisconsin State Senate, District 9

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Devin LeMahieu (R) for 9th Senate District

Published | Video Starts at 10:25

I believe the fines average around $1,200. Once you factor in insurance cost and attorney fees, it runs around $10,000. And people just simply don't repeat after. The vast majority don't repeat. The real problem is with the habitual drunk drivers. And we need to make sure that we, as a legal system and as a state come down hard on those people and make sure they understand that that's Unacceptable. (10:25–10:29)

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Asserts that habitual drunk drivers are the main issue in addressing drunk driving.

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