HB 2747
Relating to fleeing a DUI
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to clarify that fleeing a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge should be considered a DUI offense, regardless of whether a death occurred. It increases penalties for offenses involving serious bodily injury or death resulting from a DUI, particularly when the driver has previously been convicted. The bill also addresses situations where a driver is impaired but has a blood alcohol concentration below a certain threshold and outlines specific requirements for license revocation and participation in a test and lock program.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘fleeing DUI’ as a DUI offense.
- Increases penalties for DUI offenses causing serious bodily injury or death.
- Mandates a minimum license revocation period for DUI convictions, potentially extending to life for repeat offenders.
- Requires participation in the Motor Vehicle Test and Lock Program as an alternative to incarceration.
- Addresses penalties for impaired driving with low BAC levels.
- Specifies penalties for permitting an impaired driver, particularly involving minors.
- Clarifies that ‘fleeing DUI’ can be used as a predicate offense for subsequent DUI charges.
- Requires the Clerk of the Court to notify the Division of Motor Vehicles upon conviction.
Who is affected
- Drivers
- Passengers in vehicles driven by impaired drivers
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- State correctional facilities
- Legal professionals (defense and prosecution)
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