AL HB477

Authorizes Department of Public Safety to withdraw the 90-day driver's license suspension for first DUI conviction if the offender installs and operates an ignition interlock device and receives a restricted license.

Allows driver's license revocation periods to be commuted for certain DUI violations upon completion of a minimum portion of the revocation period and installation of a certified ignition interlock device (45 days for second offense, 180 days for third offense, one year for fourth or subsequent offense).

Requires courts to notify Department of Public Safety of DUI convictions requiring ignition interlock device installation and authorizes department to issue restricted licenses indicating the requirement; mandates installation for persons convicted with blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 percent or more.

Creates the Alabama Interlock Indigent Fund administered by Department of Public Safety, funded by 1.5 percent of payments collected from interlock providers; indigent offenders pay half installation and maintenance costs for one year, then full costs.

Prohibits ignition interlock device providers violating specifications from operating in the state for five years; establishes penalties for tampering with devices and enhanced penalties for certain violations including operating vehicle without device and requesting others to blow into device.