Bill > HB187

This bill makes several changes to New Mexico's laws around driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Key provisions include: - Prohibiting driving with certain amounts of controlled substances or their metabolites in the blood, and specifying the unlawful levels for various substances. - Requiring ignition interlock devices only for offenders with alcohol concentrations above the legal limit, rather than for all DUI offenders. - Allowing offenders with a fourth or subsequent conviction to apply for removal of the ignition interlock requirement and restoration of their driver's license after 5 years, if they have not had any subsequent DUI convictions. - Modifying the presumptions and mandatory charging requirements based on blood or breath alcohol concentrations. - Expanding the refusal to submit to chemical testing and failed test provisions to also cover controlled substances and their metabolites. - Making various other technical and clarifying changes to the state's DUI laws. The bill is intended to target drugged driving while providing more flexibility for repeat offenders who demonstrate they have addressed their substance abuse issues.

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