HB218 Summary

• Extends the lookback period for alcohol or drug-related driving offenses from 5 years to 10 years for determining administrative suspension periods and license revocation eligibility.

• Changes test refusal suspension periods: first refusal remains 90 days within 10-year period; second or subsequent refusal increases to 1 year within 10-year period; third refusal is 3 years; fourth or subsequent refusal is 5 years.

• Extends the lookback period for DUI convictions from 5 years to 10 years when determining whether a conviction is a second or subsequent offense triggering license revocation.

• Updates terminology throughout by replacing "Director of Public Safety" with "Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency" and makes nonsubstantive technical language revisions.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.