Children are our most precious resource. Unfortunately, they do not have the skills to protect themselves. Adults can, and must, protect them. Most States codify this obligation in various child abuse and endangerment statutes. Still, many States fail to statutorily recognize the relationship in the traffic safety context. For example, though virtually every State recognizes the inherent dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI or DWI), many do not articulate special sanctions for DWI/DUI drivers with minor passengers. .
