Persuasive Essay Against Drunk Driving

According to mdot.ms.gov, “In 2012, drunk driving fatalities represented 31% of total traffic deaths in Mississippi” (“Facts and Stats”). This has become such a dreadful action in the state of Mississippi. Many friends and family members have been killed in recent years due to people drinking and driving. The Clarion-Ledger states, “Factors such as the percentage of deadly wrecks caused by drunk driving, speeding and careless driving were used to determine the rankings” (“Study: Mississippi drivers among nation 's worst”) Mississippi has became a state that drinks and drives regularly. This makes this state one out of fifty having the worst drivers. Police officers in this state will arrest a drunk driver if they are caught drinking and driving. Occasionally some drivers are not caught which can lead to wrecks and also the many killings of innocent people. Although drinking and driving is already illegal to do in Mississippi, it is evident a new proposal must be created to end this horrendous affliction.This proposal will include sensors, cameras, speakers and a company of people ready to help any hour of the day or night. These …show more content…
For instance, what if the intoxicated person gets angry because his doors will not open and he bust a window out? A cop will then be called to check on the commotion. Another question that may be asked is: What if the person pushed the button and decided not to drink? The person from the company will then ask a series of questions and then make the driver to do a series of test to make sure they are not drunk. One last question that may be asked is: Is the price of this really worth all that comes with it? The answer is yes, it is. This will not only end drinking and driving but help lower death rates from accidents in Mississippi. This also will help Mississippi gain a reputation of being a state with good drivers instead of