Relates to repeat offenders of driving accidents; relates to driving while ability is impaired by drugs; relates to speedy trials and certain vehicular crimes.
Grants the court an additional sentencing option of impoundment of the vehicle operated by a person convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI), for definite periods of time depending on the seriousness of the crime; establishes procedure for impounding vehicles driven while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and for the redemption of such vehicles following such impoundment.
Lowers the blood alcohol concentration required for driving while intoxicated from .08 of one per centum to .05, and for aggravated driving while intoxicated from .18 per centum to .12.
Lowers the blood alcohol concentration required for driving while intoxicated from .08 of one per centum to .05, and for aggravated driving while intoxicated from .18 per centum to .12.
Relates to revocation of drivers' licenses and registrations for multiple driving while intoxicated convictions; provides an automatic 10 year license revocation for 3rd offense.