Pennsylvania is about to get a new, tougher DUI law

A new DUI law takes effect this weekend in Pennsylvania.The law was spear-headed by a Lancaster County man, Chris Demko, who lost his daughter, Meredith Demko, in a DUI-related crash. The new law will go into effect Sunday and will increase jail time for repeat offenders and increase penalties for those driving on a suspended license. Meredith Demko, 18, was killed July 8 when an alleged drunk driver hit her car while she was driving on Lampeter Road in West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County.

A new DUI law takes effect this weekend in Pennsylvania.

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The law was spear-headed by a Lancaster County man, Chris Demko, who lost his daughter, Meredith Demko, in a DUI-related crash.

The new law will go into effect Sunday and will increase jail time for repeat offenders and increase penalties for those driving on a suspended license.

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Meredith Demko, 18, was killed July 8 when an alleged drunk driver hit her car while she was driving on Lampeter Road in West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County.