Bill > H1583

This bill aims to increase the liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle. The key provisions are: 1. Any vehicle operated by a person arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or related offenses must be impounded for at least 12 hours. 2. Law enforcement agencies must provide written statements to anyone summoned to transport or accompany the arrestee, advising them of the potential criminal and civil liability for allowing the arrestee to operate a vehicle while under the influence. 3. The impounded vehicle cannot be released unless the person claiming it presents a valid driver's license, proof of ownership or authority to operate the vehicle, and proof of valid insurance. 4. Law enforcement agencies can charge reasonable fees for towing and storing the impounded vehicle, and can retain the vehicle until the fees are paid. This bill seeks to hold individuals accountable for facilitating the operation of a motor vehicle by someone who has been arrested for DUI or related offenses, in order to enhance public safety.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1583