City of Plymouth Adopts Local 'Super Drunk' Ordinance

Plymouth city officials are promising to crack down on "super drunk" drivers, those registering a blood alcohol content of 0.17 or more — more than twice the state's legal limit of 0.08.

The Plymouth City Commission adopted a local ordinance Monday adopting the state's "super drunk" classification as a local ordinance, allowing local prosecution and harsher penalties for those violating the ordinance, Police Chief Al Cox said. Additionally, he said, the local ordinance will help prevent plea deals for lesser charges, an occurence that could happen when prosecuted as a violation of state law. 

The penalties for those convicted for violating local "super drunk" ordinance, a misdemeanor, can face the following penalties:

• Community service for not more than 360 hours.
• Imprisonment of not more than 180 days.
• A fine of not less than $200 or more than $700.

The Plymouth City Commission unanimously adopted the local ordinance.