DUI; alternative treatment
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Arizona’s DUI laws to include an alternative treatment option for individuals convicted of DUI offenses. It increases penalties for aggravated DUI, particularly those involving high blood alcohol concentrations or driving with a suspended license. The bill mandates the use of ignition interlock devices for repeat offenders and those convicted of specific offenses, and it establishes a system for extending driver’s licenses with these devices. It also modifies penalties and reporting requirements related to ignition interlock devices and certain DUI convictions.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for aggravated DUI, including higher jail sentences and fines for repeat offenses.
- Requires the use of ignition interlock devices for certain DUI convictions, particularly those involving high BAC or driving with a suspended license.
- Establishes a system for extending driver’s licenses with ignition interlock devices.
- Increases the assessment paid by convicted DUI offenders to fund prison construction and public safety equipment.
- Mandates alcohol or other drug screening, education, and evidence-based psychotherapy for DUI offenders.
- Modifies the process for reporting tampering or circumvention of ignition interlock devices.
- Clarifies the application of the 84-month provision for repeat DUI offenses.
- Requires traffic survival school for DUI offenders.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of DUI offenses
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