AR SB877

Office of Driver Services shall place ignition interlock device restrictions on first, second, and third-or-subsequent DUI offenders, requiring installation in any vehicle they operate.

Ignition interlock restrictions shall continue until the person completes their mandatory period of use, rather than being limited to one year after driving privilege suspension ends.

For third-or-subsequent offenses, the office must find the person is financially able to afford the ignition interlock device before imposing the restriction.

The office shall establish calibration settings between 0.02% and 0.05% blood alcohol content at which the device prevents vehicle ignition, and require servicing every 67 days.

The Department of Health shall certify ignition interlock devices and approve installation entities, establish minimum device performance standards, develop warning labels regarding tampering penalties, and maintain a published list of certified manufacturers and approved installers.