House Approves Stronger DUI Bill Thursday March 20, 2003 12:04am Which worries you more, the slumping economy or the threat of war?  Economy  War disclaimer  |  results  |  more polls ___  ABC News 4 Interact  ___    • Signup for eNews Alerts    • ABC News 4 Pulse Poll    • Whats Your Opinion?    • Printable Version    • E-Mail This Story ___  Related Stories  ___ Senate DUI Bill Removes License Revocation Provision Columbia (AP) - Leaders from Mothers Against Drunk Driving say a bill approved by the House today will help to reduce alcohol-related deaths on state roads.  The bill would lower the legal blood-alcohol limit for drunken driving convictions from the current .10 percent to .08 percent.  It would also require an immediate 30-day driver's license suspension for anyone behind the wheel with a blood-alcohol standard above the new limit.  Current law allows licenses to be revoked at .15 percent. The bill was approved by the House on a 106-to-6 vote.    South Carolina Executive Director Betsy Lewis says MADD is pleased that the Legislature passed a strong piece of legislation that will enhance the state's drunk driving laws.  The bill will head to the Senate after a routine third reading. The Senate is considering a bill that critics say is much weaker. » Find More Articles Related To This One » Search The Internet For More On This Topic Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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