An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance and repealing provisions relating to ignition interlock limited license; in rules of the road in general, providing for private parking lots; in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for definitions, for grading, for penalties and for ignition interlock, providing for ignition interlock driver's license, for ignition interlock driver's license * * *
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s laws related to driving under the influence (DUI) and vehicle safety. It updates definitions, clarifies the process for obtaining an ignition interlock limited license, and expands the requirements for drivers with suspended or revoked licenses. Specifically, it addresses chemical testing, penalties, and the use of ignition interlock devices, aiming to enhance public safety and ensure consistent enforcement of DUI laws.
Key provisions
- Expands the scope of chemical testing to include blood draws by paramedics.
- Revises definitions related to ignition interlock limited licenses and DUI offenses.
- Establishes a grading system for DUI offenses, including increased penalties for repeat offenders.
- Clarifies credit toward serving suspension periods for individuals with ignition interlock licenses.
- Provides an employment exemption for drivers with ignition interlock licenses who need to operate vehicles for their jobs.
- Addresses prior offenses and eligibility for ignition interlock licenses.
- Updates requirements for ignition interlock devices in vehicles owned by employers.
- Includes provisions for online services related to ignition interlock driver's licenses.
Who is affected
- Drivers
- Law enforcement officers
- Paramedics
- Employers
- The Department of Transportation
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Benjamin Sanchez
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