Driving under influence of alcohol; clarifies punishment for underage drinking. (HB1868)
Introduced By
Del. Bill Janis (R-Glen Allen)
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Description
Criminal law; penalties for underage drunk driving. Eliminates the sunset date of July 1, 2010, on the 2008 Act of Assembly that provides that "zero tolerance" (0.02 percent BAC) underage drinking and driving is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor, and 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 either a mandatory minimum fine of $500 or 50 hours of community service. Prior to this chapter's enactment, the punishment was loss of license for six months and a fine of no more than $500. The bill also clarifies that punishment for underage drinking includes, but is not limited to, the license forfeiture and either a mandatory minimum fine of $500 or 50 hours of community service. Amends § 18.2-266.1 (“Persons under age 21 driving after illegally consuming alcohol; penalty.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Comments
You can blow a .02 without having consumed a single drop of alcohol. This bill is insanity! Stop the MADDness and restore some rational thought to DUI laws. Nobody is for drunk driving but this is crazy. Educate yourself about the truth:
www.ridl.us
Janis is a lunatic. Zero-tolerance rules are almost always a bad idea.