New Jersey lawmakers introduced John's Law in 2001, a law that has saved lives by keeping drunk drivers off the road long enough to prevent them from harming others. The law, named for late Navy Ensign John R. Elliott, requires a driver arrested for DUI to have his vehicle impounded for a minimum of 12 hours, if no sober person is available to take custody, and the offender remains in protective custody for that period. The results have been measurable and meaningful, with over 30,000 vehicles impounded every year in New Jersey. In a state where drunk driving claims hundreds of lives, every life saved due to John's law is considered a significant victory.