Starting Sunday August 15, a new part of the Leandra Law, which was proposed after the death of an 11-year-old girl in a drunk driving accident in October of 2009, will be put into effect.

The key element of the law will begin next week and states that anyone who is convicted of a drunk driving felony or misdemeanor will have to pay to have an interlock ignition device installed into their vehicle.

The device requires that a person blow into it before a car is turned on and if there is a certain level of alcohol on their breath, the vehicle will not start. These devices cost at least $100 to install and can be another $100 a month to maintain.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident, contact the Bronx car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso LLP by calling 1-888-244-2273 today.