Trying to curb underage drinking is always going to be a challenge, especially when it comes to legally patrolling teens.
In Kinnelon, New Jersey an ordinance was recently scrapped that would allow police to enter private property without warrant if they suspect underage drinking. This raised serious questions about a minor’s right to privacy and no definitive ordinance was set.
However, until New Jersey police have a concrete plan on dealing with underage drinking, what can parents do in the interim?
If you feel as if your teen has a drinking problem, you may want to invest in an ignition interlock.
You may think that ignition interlocks are only for people who have been arrested for a DUI. This is certainly not the case.
Many parents use ignition interlocks on their teens’ vehicles to ensure that their sons and daughters cannot get behind the wheel while intoxicated. Not only does it give parents peace of mind while their children are on the road, it encourages teens to make better decisions when it comes to drinking and peer pressure.
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