Ignition Interlock Legislation
May 15, 2013 11:04 AM to All Senate Members
Circulated By
Senator John Rafferty
R Senate District 44
Memo
In the near future, I will introduce legislation similar to Senate Bill 1184 from last Session. This legislation will make the ignition interlock program mandatory for first-time DUI offenders while at the same time reducing suspension requirements in certain cases.
Research shows there are over 30,000 first-time DUI offenders each year, and that a substantial number will violate the terms of their license suspension and become repeat offenders.
This legislation appropriately punishes those who are convicted of driving under the influence while increasing public safety by making sure those who have shown poor judgment are not able to drive if they have had too much to drink. Similar laws are in place in 15 states, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recidivism rates have dropped by as much as 60 percent.
Research shows there are over 30,000 first-time DUI offenders each year, and that a substantial number will violate the terms of their license suspension and become repeat offenders.
This legislation appropriately punishes those who are convicted of driving under the influence while increasing public safety by making sure those who have shown poor judgment are not able to drive if they have had too much to drink. Similar laws are in place in 15 states, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recidivism rates have dropped by as much as 60 percent.
Legislation
Document - Introduced as SB 1036
Last updated on June 19, 2013 09:16 AM
Ignition Interlock Legislation
May 15, 2013 11:04 AM to All Senate Members
Circulated By
RAFFERTY
Memo
In the near future, I will introduce legislation similar to Senate Bill 1184 from last Session. This legislation will make the ignition interlock program mandatory for first-time DUI offenders while at the same time reducing suspension requirements in certain cases.
Research shows there are over 30,000 first-time DUI offenders each year, and that a substantial number will violate the terms of their license suspension and become repeat offenders.
This legislation appropriately punishes those who are convicted of driving under the influence while increasing public safety by making sure those who have shown poor judgment are not able to drive if they have had too much to drink. Similar laws are in place in 15 states, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recidivism rates have dropped by as much as 60 percent.
Research shows there are over 30,000 first-time DUI offenders each year, and that a substantial number will violate the terms of their license suspension and become repeat offenders.
This legislation appropriately punishes those who are convicted of driving under the influence while increasing public safety by making sure those who have shown poor judgment are not able to drive if they have had too much to drink. Similar laws are in place in 15 states, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recidivism rates have dropped by as much as 60 percent.
Document
Introduced as SB 1036
Last Updated
June 19, 2013 09:16 AM
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