'Super Drunk' Law Takes Effect October 31

If you are arrested for drunk driving and it's your first time, you can lose your license, pay a fine or get jail time but if you're super drunk, you're looking at much bigger penalties.

"The high BAC bill targets first time offenders who register a .17 or above," said Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings, III.

That is more than twice the legal limit. A third of all drunk driving arrests in Michigan result in blood alcohol contents of .17 and above. The new "super drunk" category of the law combats a growing problem.

"When we arrest people who are drinking and driving we're finding that blood alcohol limits are going up," said Inspector Gene Adamczyk of the Michigan State Police.

Starting October 31st, if a person gets convicted of driving super drunk the penalties increase to include: Up to 180 days in jail, a fine of at least $200, up to one year license suspension, points on your driving record, up to 360 hours of community service and mandatory rehabilitation.

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