Pennsylvania DUI Ignition Interlock proposal gains steam

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Dan Jaffe

Here's another take on the new proposed Pennsylvania ignition interlock device proposal, which would change PA DUI law to mandate the installation of a breath test device on even first offenders' vehicles.

Pa. Lawmakers Weigh DUI Crackdown - Pittsburgh News Story - WTAE Pittsburgh:

HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering an increased use of ignition interlocks to help curb the state's drunk drivers.

Ignition interlocks prevent a car from starting if the driver's blood-alcohol level is above the legal limit and are currently used for Pennsylvania DUI offenders with multiple convictions.

The new measure would include first time offenders as well.

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee heard testimony on the pros and cons of using the device on first time offenders.

Opponents argued judges should be granted the discretion to make the decision on a case-to-case basis.

Supporters said most first time offenders are not first time drinkers, and the law should apply to them too.

State police average 15,000 drunk driving arrests per year."

Here is a summary of the current Pennsylvania ignition interlock device law. Changing it would bring it in line with Arizona DUI law and New Mexico DUI Law.

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