Underage drinking and driving; penalty. (HB719)

Introduced By

Del. Bill Janis (R-Glen Allen) with support from 7 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:

Description

Punishment for underage drinking and driving; penalty. Provides that "zero tolerance" (0.02% BAC) underage drinking and driving is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. Currently, the punishment is loss of license for six months and a fine of no more than $500. This bill provides for forfeiture of such person's license to operate a motor vehicle for a period of one year from the date of conviction and a mandatory minimum fine of $250. Punishment set forth in the bill mimics punishment for DUI.   View Full Text »

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