Bill > S1661

This bill mandates the installation of ignition interlock devices, which are breathalyzers connected to a vehicle's ignition that prevent it from starting if the driver's blood alcohol content is too high, on vehicles owned, leased, or operated by individuals whose licenses have been suspended or revoked due to alcohol-related offenses, including driving under the influence (DUI) or assignments to alcohol education or treatment programs. Specifically, the bill amends existing laws to require these devices as a precondition for license restoration or the issuance of a new license, with the duration of the restriction varying based on prior offenses. For hardship licenses, which allow limited driving for employment or educational purposes, an ignition interlock device is a mandatory condition. The bill also outlines penalties for tampering with or failing to maintain these devices, including extended license revocation, and allows for judicial review of the registrar's decisions.