All Arizona DUI Offenders Soon to Need to Pass Breath Test to Drive

Soon, Arizona DUI offenders will have to pass a breath test to start your car. But Lawmaker Ben Miranda said for alcoholics, treatment would be a better option.

"Alcoholism should be dealt with at a certain point as a disease," Miranda said.

Chuck Hurley of Mothers against Drunk Drivers thinks differently.

"We think there are really two different issues. The disease should be treated and the crime should be punished," Hurley said.

For 1st offenses, the interlocks will be required for a full year.

Arizona becomes the 2nd state to require them after New Mexico.

Opponents say the cost will hurt poor families, but Hurley said disagrees.

"The cost is about the cost of a drink a day," Hurley said. "If people have enough money for a car and for a habit then we think they have enough money for an interlock."

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