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DE SB177

Bill

Status

Passed

7/13/2009

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

Senate

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the period of license revocation from 3 months to 6 months for first-time DUI offenders with a blood alcohol concentration of .15 or greater, and for those who refuse a chemical test and participate in the First Offense Election-Ignition Interlock Diversion Program.

  • Requires a mandatory ignition interlock device (IID) to be installed on a vehicle for 6 months following the effective date of revocation for eligible first offenders.

  • Reduces the "hard revocation" period from 30 days to a minimum of 45 days before an offender can apply for an ignition interlock device license.

  • Restricts conditional driving privileges for offenders with an IID license to driving to and from work, school, alcohol treatment programs, and the interlock service provider.

  • Qualifies Delaware to receive a federal highway safety grant of $500,000 upon passage.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/13/2009

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/30/2009

Full Bill Text

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