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January 5, 2006

Anonymous The Tribune-Democrat Thu Jan 05, 2006, 01:11 PM EST

The state of Tennessee has come up with a novel approach to reduce drunken driving.

It will try to shame those arrested for driving under the influence into changing their ways.

Up until now, first offenders have had to spend at least 48 hours in jail.

Now the legislature has come up with something entirely different.

First offenders will serve at least one day in jail, followed by three full days working to clean up along the state’s highways.

While they work, they will have to wear bright-orange vests emblazoned with the words: “I Am a Drunk Driver.”

It might work, at least with some offenders.

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