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Leandra’s Law: NY Cracks Down on Drunk Drivers With Kids in Car

Published on November 22, 2009 by Debrina Washington

Introduction
On Wednesday, November 18th, 2009, Governor David Paterson signed the Child Passenger Protection Act, also known as  “Leandra’s Law,” into effect. “Leandra’s Law” is named for 11-Year old Leandra Rosado, killed in a fatal crash  along the Henry Hudson Parkway in New York City.  The deadly accident involved a drunk driver and several [...]