Drunk Driving Proposals (1982)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-05-07
Duration: 00:13:08
Subjects: Politics | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1982 | LEGISLATION | Drunk driving | Drinking and traffic accidents | Open container law | Drivers' licenses | Traffic accident victims | Weill, Gary
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Weill, Ruth Interviewee
- Gomez, Ron Interviewee
- Stansbury, Nathan Interviewee
- McCormick, Wiley Interviewee
- Weill, Laurie Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 7, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on Governor Dave Treen’s drunk driving legislative package, which includes an open container law, tougher penalties for first-time offenders, the suspension of driver’s licenses, and a shortening of the time necessary to process offenders. This report includes an interview with the mother and sister of Gary Weill, who died in a December 1980 car accident caused by a drunk driver. Host: Beth George