SB 1262
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for penalties.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s laws regarding driving under the influence (DUI), specifically targeting penalties for individuals who refuse testing and those with prior offenses. It introduces sentencing enhancements for refusing breath or chemical tests, having four or more prior DUI convictions, and for school bus drivers convicted of operating a school bus with an illegal amount of alcohol or drugs. The bill also clarifies penalties for school bus drivers operating without passengers.
Key provisions
- Sentencing enhancements for refusing breath or chemical tests.
- Sentencing enhancements for individuals with four or more prior DUI convictions.
- Increased penalties for school bus drivers convicted of DUI while operating a school bus or vehicle.
- Clarification of penalties for school bus drivers operating without passengers.
Who is affected
- Drivers in Pennsylvania
- School bus drivers
- Individuals convicted of DUI offenses
- The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing
Notable changes
- Introduces specific sentencing enhancements for refusal to test and prior offenses.
- Addresses penalties related to school bus operation specifically.
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