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.

Summary

HB381 ties ignition interlock use to DUI penalties, allowing suspension stays or reductions for first and later offenses, expanding interlock requirements, and outlining how interlock fees are distributed—including indigent installation provisions.

What This Bill Does

It allows the Director of Public Safety to stay the 90-day license suspension for a first DUI if an ignition interlock device is installed. It also allows reducing the suspension period for subsequent offenses if the interlock device is installed. The bill expands who must have an ignition interlock device installed and creates provisions to install and monitor these devices, including for offenders determined indigent. It sets up a system to distribute monitoring fees to several funds and creates a fund to reimburse indigent interlock providers, with cost-sharing rules for indigent offenders.

Who It Affects

• DUI offenders (first and subsequent offenses) who would see stays or reductions in license suspensions if they have an ignition interlock device installed and in place.
• Indigent offenders and ignition interlock providers, as well as the state and local funds that receive interlock-related fees and reimburse providers.

Key Provisions

• Director of Public Safety may stay the 90-day driving privilege suspension for a first DUI if an approved ignition interlock device is installed and operating on the offender's vehicle.
• Director may reduce suspension periods for subsequent offenses if the ignition interlock device is installed, with longer restrictions or requirements for higher BAC or repeated Offenses.
• Ignition interlock devices become required for additional offenders and for indigent offenders, with installation, calibration, monitoring, and proof-of-installation requirements.
• A monthly monitoring fee of $75 is imposed for the first four months after conviction or device installation, with the funds distributed to the Alabama Interlock Indigent Fund, State Judicial Administration Fund, Highway Traffic Safety Fund, and District Attorney's Solicitor Fund.
• Costs of installation, maintenance, or lease of interlock devices must be paid by the defendant unless indigent; the Alabama Interlock Indigent Fund reimburses approved providers for indigent cases.
• The act creates and funds the Alabama Interlock Indigent Fund to reimburse providers and outlines how funds are distributed and disbursed, including pro rata payments if funds are insufficient.
• Issuance and reissuance fees for restricted and regular licenses are established, with most fees directed to the Highway Traffic Safety Fund and other specified funds.
• Interlock-related violations extend the required interlock period, and certain violations trigger mandatory extended penalties and vehicle impoundment in specific cases.
• The measure may be applied retroactively in certain court or appeal scenarios to stay suspensions or revocations upon compliance with interlock requirements.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it passes and is signed.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles