S. 1816

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.

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112th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 1816

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 7, 2011

Mr. Lautenberg (for himself and Mr. Udall of New Mexico) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

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.

1.

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 combination of suspension of unlimited driving privileges for 1 year, allowing for reinstatement of limited driving privileges subject to restrictions and limited exemptions as established by 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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