HB381 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Allen Farley

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Napoleon BracyJoe FaustK.L. BrownDavid StandridgeRandy WoodHarry ShiverCharles O. NewtonMicky Hammon

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Motor vehicles, ignition interlock device, reduction of period of license suspension or revocation authorized, distribution of fees collected from defendants opting for installation of device, Secs. 32-5A-191, 32-5A-191.4, 32-5A-301, 32-5A-304 am'd.

Description

Under existing law, certain persons convicted of driving under the influence are required to have an ignition interlock device installed on their motor vehicles as a condition of driving.

This bill would authorize the Director of Public Safety to stay the required 90-day suspension of the driver's license upon a first conviction for driving under the influence if the offender has an ignition interlock device installed on his or her motor vehicle.

This bill would authorize the director to reduce the suspension period for a subsequent offense if the ignition interlock device is installed.

This bill would require certain offenders to have the ignition interlock device installed.

This bill would provide further for the distribution of the fee associated with monitoring the interlock device.

This bill would provide for installation of the device where the offender is adjudged indigent.

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Subjects

Motor Vehicles