Keep Bailing

How many celebrity DUIs does it take to make an American pie? Well Chris Klein, best known for his “apple cheeked” role in American Pie, is the latest report of celebs arrested for driving under the influence. I know it’s not just the celebrities, but the repeated incidents of famous people drinking and driving seems to be a sad commentary on the publics attitude about this very dangerous activity.

Klein was arrested on June 16th just after 3:15 AM on an alleged DUI.  He was driving on the 101 Freeway with his dog. He was later bailed out of the Van Nuys Jail. It’s reported his blood alcohol level was just about 3 times legal limit in California, which is .08 percent. 

If found guilty this time, Chris could be facing a minimum of four days behind bars. He was also arrested in 2004, where he was charged with two counts of DUI. He pleaded guilty and was fined $1,800 and performed community service.

With new laws that take effect this year in July, a multiple DUI offender may have to use an “ignition interlock system,” before they can get behind the wheel of a car.

The new device would be installed directly on the person’s vehicle. When they want to drive, they’d have to take a breathalyzer test right then and there. The device will read if they have been drinking.  If they were, the car just won’t start. Pretty darn smart for a device, and good for public safety too. Maybe it will make a difference.