A new law in Utah requires people convicted of “extreme DUI” to have their driver’s licenses marked with a prominent red stripe and the words “No Alcohol Sale.” On the outside, it may seem like a return to “public shaming” used as a deterrent, yet drinking and driving was the cause for 12,429 deaths in 2023.

Between 2019 and 2022, Utah saw a staggering 89% increase in drunk driving deaths, one of the highest jumps in the nation. This surge was fueled by a nationwide “crisis on our roads” during the pandemic years, where decreased traffic led to a sharp rise in high-speed reckless driving and a higher prevalence of drivers operating vehicles with extreme levels of impairment.

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This rise persuaded lawmakers that the old “honor system” at liquor stores and bars was no longer enough, and the problem has only become clearer as more people recognize that anyone who knowingly gets behind the wheel after drinking is endangering both themselves and everyone........

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