Topic: Interlock

The NTSB recommends that all 50 states require ignition interlock devices for all drivers convicted of a DUI. A report by Diane Sawyer explores new technology that would require all drivers to prove sobriety before a car will start. The hosts label this "pre-crime" and criticize Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as a "scam organization" that has moved beyond its original mission.

The use of ignition interlock devices and ankle bracelets is criticized as a "scam" that penalizes individuals beyond their driving privileges. An anecdote describes a driver in Austin required to use a breathalyzer to start his car, who was fined for residual alcohol despite not driving. The segment compares these private enforcement measures to high parking fines in San Francisco.

The U.S. Department of Transportation released a public service announcement targeting drunk motorcycle riders. A listener from Colorado writes in to report that over one-third of the state's population has an alcohol violation, alleging that trial lawyers and interlock companies are lobbying for increased penalties to maintain a "crime industry."

Canada and the Netherlands are implementing mandatory breathalyzer interlocks and SCRAM bracelets for individuals convicted of DUI offenses. In a separate environmental initiative, Dairy Crest is trialing milk sold in bags to reduce packaging waste by 75%. The hosts express skepticism regarding the practicality and consumer acceptance of bagged milk.

Lindsay Lohan's jail sentence is framed as a public reminder of state control over the individual. Reports from Florida and Montana describe aggressive DUI enforcement, including arrests for "public drunkenness" immediately upon exiting bars and strict probation terms that forbid alcohol consumption at home. Technical details of ignition interlock devices, which require users to hum while blowing to prevent tampering, are discussed as part of a "neo-prohibitionist" trend.

A fatal boat crash near the Statue of Liberty involving alcohol leads to a discussion on the expansion of DUI enforcement, including ignition interlock devices. The hosts argue that aggressive DUI laws have become a revenue-generating scam for cash-strapped municipalities, sometimes resulting in "thought crime" arrests where individuals are charged despite not driving.

The SCRAM alcohol monitoring anklet worn by Lindsay Lohan reportedly triggered an alert during the MTV Movie Awards, leading to a $200,000 bail requirement. Industry insiders describe the lucrative business of ignition interlock devices and monitoring services, which generate significant revenue for companies like Draeger through installation and reporting fees. Critics argue these systems are prone to false positives and serve as a form of "neo-prohibitionist" surveillance.

The use of SCRAM ankle bracelets and ignition interlock devices for DUI offenders is characterized as a massive revenue-generating scheme. Using Lindsay Lohan's legal troubles as a backdrop, the hosts detail the high costs associated with these devices, including installation fees and monthly service charges. They estimate the industry generates half a billion dollars annually in California alone.