CT SB01044

Establishes maximum license suspension periods for DUI offenders who do not use required ignition interlock devices: first violation capped at 1 year 45 days, second violation at 3 years 45 days, and third violation results in permanent revocation with possible reversal after 2 years.

Requires ignition interlock device installation and maintenance on all vehicles owned or operated by convicted DUI offenders as a condition of license restoration, with device use periods ranging from 6 months to 3 years depending on offense history and age at arrest.

Limits the commissioner's ability to revoke licenses indefinitely by capping revocation periods at a maximum of 15 years of required ignition interlock device use for third or subsequent offenders whose revocation is reduced or reversed.

Applies new suspension and interlock requirements to multiple DUI-related statutes (14-227a, 14-227m, and 14-227n) to ensure consistent penalty structures across different categories of impaired driving violations.

Takes effect October 1, 2017 for all amended sections covering DUI penalties, license suspensions, and ignition interlock device requirements.