This law gives too much power to police with no judicial oversight. It will also put a huge burden on testing labs in the states. It is possible that they may be overwhelmed by requests since there will be no checks and balances to the police officer’s authority on the matter.

This is another example of laws being enacted across the country that are designed to reduce drinking and driving, but try to accomplish this in an almost  totalitarian way. This law skirts the foundations of the legal system in this country. It is time to stop the abuse of power that Mothers Against Drunk Driving is pushing. Write your local officials and tell them where you stand.

It is this web site’s position that the proposed law is not needed and could cause harm to the people of Ohio. Fortunately, the Ohio Emergency Medical Services Board “has determined that an EMT does not appear to be a ‘qualified technician’ for the purpose of withdrawing blood pursuant to a law enforcement matter.” You can read their determination here: Withdrawing Blood for OVI Evidence Collection.