SF1073 Summary: Omnibus Driving While Impaired Reform

• Lowers the alcohol concentration threshold triggering enhanced criminal DWI penalties from 0.20 to 0.16 to match existing civil DWI sanctions standards.

• Extends judicial review petition periods from 30 to 60 days for DWI-related license revocations and plate impoundment orders.

• Eliminates the requirement for DWI offenders to pass an examination as a condition of driver's license reinstatement.

• Prohibits DWI vehicle forfeiture for drivers who enter the ignition interlock program within 60 days of violation; makes participation mandatory for criminal vehicular homicide offenders.

• Allows DWI offenders certified as financially eligible for public defense to pay reinstatement fees and surcharges in installments over one year instead of lump sum payment.