| Introduced By: Representatives Long and Kelley |
| Date Introduced: January 30, 1997 |
| Referred To: House Committee on Judiciary |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows
SECTION 1. Section 31-27-2.8 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-27 entitled "Motor Vehicle Offenses" is hereby amended to read as follows:
31-27-2.8. Ignition interlock system imposed as part of
sentence -- Requirements. -- {ADD (a) ADD} Any person convicted under the
provisions of section 31-27-2 (d) {DEL (2) or (3) DEL} may be prohibited by
the sentencing judge from operating a motor vehicle that is not
equipped with an ignition interlock system for a period of not more
than two (2) years following the completion of any sentence imposed
pursuant to that section.
{ADD (b) Any person convicted of a third or subsequent violation within a five (5) year period under the provisions of section 31-27-2(d)(3) shall be prohibited by the sentencing judge from operating a motor vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock system for a period of not more than two (2) years following the completion of any sentence imposed pursuant to that section.
(c) Any person sentenced under the provisions of this section who is found to be in violation of the sentence ordered by the judge, shall after hearing, be sentenced to jail for a period not exceeding one (1) year. ADD}
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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This act would enable a judge an option to require an ignition interlock device for first time offenders convicted of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence and would require mandatory ignition interlock devices for third or subsequent violations.
This act would take effect upon passage.
