Ignition interlock limitations; person convicted of DUI required to have device on first offense. (HB2041)

Introduced By

Del. Sal Iaquinto (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

DUI ignition interlock limitations. Provides that a person who is convicted of DUI is required to have an ignition interlock on the first offense as a condition of a restricted license. Currently, the requirement for an interlock is only imposed upon a second offense or when the offender's BAC is above 0.15 percent. The bill imposes a $75 administrative fee, up from $20. The bill provides that the monthly operation and maintenance fee is to be paid by the Criminal Fund if the offender is indigent. The bill also provides that anyone who is required to have an interlock may not operate a passenger vehicle that carries more than 15 people. Amends § 18.2-270.1 (“Ignition interlock systems; penalty.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Comments

Bill writes:

Ignition interlocks are dangerous to EVERYONE on the road and should be banned entirely. The last thing we need is something to cause more accidents, which interlocks do when they inevitable malfunction, register false positives, stall cars in the middle of roadways (whether the driver had been drinking or not). Stop the MADDness! Educate yourself at www.ridl.us

Posted 41 months ago.