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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 677 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Hodges
Abstract: Requires an ignition interlock device as a condition of obtaining a restrictive driver's
license.
Present law provides for eligibility for a restrictive driver's license after the first 90 days of a
suspension for persons refusing a chemical test for intoxication.
Present law further provides for eligibility for a restrictive driver's license after the first 30 days of
a suspension for persons submitting to a chemical test and results indicate a blood alcohol level
above the legal limit.
Present law also provides for immediate eligibility, upon proof to the Dept. of Public Safety and
Corrections, for an ignition interlock restrictive license for any licensee who has had their license
suspended.
Proposed law eliminates the 30 and 90 day waiting periods for a restrictive license and provides that
persons will be immediately be eligible for an ignition interlock restrictive license.
Proposed law requires any licensee who has failed a chemical test for intoxication with a blood
alcohol level of 0.08% or above, or 0.02% if the licensee was under the age of 21, or any person who
has refused a chemical test for intoxication to have an ignition interlock device as a condition of the
restrictive license.
(Amends R.S. 32:667(B)(1)(b) and 668(B)(1)(b) and (c))