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Connecticut House Bill HB06147

Connecticut 2011 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB06147

Introduced
1/25/11  
Introduced
1/25/11  

Caption

An Act Requiring Ignition Locking Devices For Persons Convicted Of Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol.

Impact

Should HB 6147 be enacted, it will amend existing state laws regarding DUI offenses to include the obligatory installation of ignition locking devices for offenders. This change is anticipated to directly influence the legal landscape governing DUI penalties in the state, making it more stringent for repeat offenders. By implementing these measures, the state aims to facilitate a reduction in drunk driving incidents, hence promoting a broader initiative for safer transportation systems. Experts believe that this could lead to a significant decline in alcohol-influenced traffic violations and fatalities.

Summary

House Bill 6147 is designed as a public safety measure to combat the recurrence of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. The bill mandates that individuals who have been convicted of DUI cannot operate any motor vehicle unless it is equipped with an ignition locking device. This requirement aims to deter repeat offenders by ensuring that those convicted of DUI cannot start their vehicles without passing a breathalyzer test integrated into the ignition system. The underlying goal is to reduce alcohol-related accidents and enhance road safety for all citizens.

Contention

While supporters of HB 6147 argue that the bill will be instrumental in promoting public safety, there may be concerns regarding the financial implications and practicality of enforcing these devices. Critics may raise questions on the economic burden placed on offenders required to install and maintain these devices, as well as the efficiency of such systems in genuinely curbing drunk driving. Discussions may also surface around individual privacy rights and the potential stigmatization of offenders subjected to these measures. This bill, therefore, is positioned at the intersection of public health, legal intervention, and the rights of individuals.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00424

An Act Reducing The Blood Alcohol Limits For Impaired Driving And Boating And Studying Methods To Detect Cannabis-impaired Driving.

CT SB00230

An Act Concerning Mailing Of Test Results Related To Operating A Motor Vehicle Or Vessel Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs.

CT HB05500

An Act Concerning Revisions To Various Laws Concerning Ignition Interlock Devices, The Department Of Correction, Judicial Retirement Salaries And Criminal Law And Criminal Procedure.

CT HB05022

An Act Requiring Indexing Of Income Thresholds For The Personal Income Tax And The Qualifying Income Thresholds For Personal Income Tax Deductions.

CT HB05294

An Act Concerning A Registry Of Persons Convicted Of Financial Crimes Against Elderly Persons.

CT SB00101

An Act Requiring The Indexing Of Income Thresholds For The Personal Income Tax.

CT SB00183

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Motor Vehicles And Concerning Low-speed Vehicles, The Towing Of Occupied Vehicles, School Buses, Electric Commercial Vehicles, The Passenger Registration Of Pick-up Trucks And Removable Windshield Placards For Persons Who Are Blind And Persons With Disabilities.

CT HB05234

An Act Concerning The Department Of Consumer Protection's Recommendations Regarding Alcoholic Liquor Regulation.

CT SB00423

An Act Improving Highway Safety By Prohibiting Driving While Ability Impaired And Studying Methods To Detect Cannabis-impaired Driving.

CT HB05318

An Act Requiring The Licensure Of Lactation Consultants.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.