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NC S659

Bill

Status

Passed

7/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kathryn Harrington

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all registered vehicles owned by a person subject to ignition interlock requirements to be equipped with an approved ignition interlock system, with a waiver process available for vehicles relied upon by family members for transportation.

  • Allows the Commissioner to cancel a driver's license if a person subject to ignition interlock requirements registers a vehicle without an installed system or removes the system, except when changing providers or selling the vehicle.

  • Adds a requirement that judges must impose 240 hours of community service for Level Two impaired driving convictions when certain prior offense conditions are met and all active imprisonment is suspended in favor of alcohol monitoring.

  • Modifies community service parole eligibility for impaired driving prisoners to require they serve the full minimum sentence required by law before becoming eligible, with specific minimums of at least 10 days for Level One and 7 days for Level Two sentences.

  • Expands the definition of "motor vehicle" for impaired driving purposes to include any vehicle driven by mechanical power and manufactured for use on public highways, including mopeds.

Legislative Description

MAP 21 Conforming Revisions.-AB

Last Action

Ch. SL 2013-348

7/23/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/27/2013
Government5/30/2013
Judiciary Subcommittee B4/16/2013
Transportation4/3/2013

Full Bill Text

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