H.R. 3810

To amend title 23, United States Code, to modify a provision relating to minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence, and for other purposes.

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112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 3810

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 23, 2012

Mr. Petri introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

To amend title 23, United States Code, to modify a provision relating to minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence, and for other purposes.

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Minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence

Section 164(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—

(1)

by striking paragraph (3);

(2)

by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and

(3)

in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following:

(i)

a suspension of all driving privileges for not less than 1 year; or

(ii)

a suspension of unlimited driving privileges for 1 year, with limited driving privileges permitted subject to restrictions and limited exemptions established under State law, if an ignition interlock device is installed for not less than 1 year on each of the motor vehicles owned or operated, or both, by the individual;

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