Bill > HB1290

This bill amends Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to make changes to the ignition interlock limited license and penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. Key provisions include: 1. Allowing individuals whose licenses have been suspended for DUI offenses or Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) to immediately apply for an ignition interlock limited license, as long as they have not had their ignition interlock license previously recalled. 2. Increasing the license suspension period for certain DUI offenses from 12 months to 18 months, but reducing the suspension period to 6 months for a first-time ungraded misdemeanor DUI offense. 3. Requiring individuals who participate in the ARD program for a DUI offense to apply for an ignition interlock limited license for the duration of their suspension period. 4. Modifying the requirements for the ignition interlock device, including the duration of mandatory use and the declaration of compliance needed to have the restrictions lifted. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and options for DUI offenders while also maintaining certain penalties and requirements to promote public safety.