Bill No.: SF0049                  Drafter:  JWL

 

LSO No.:  06LSO-0201              Effective Date:  7/1/2006

 

Enrolled Act No.:  SEA0038

 

Chapter No.:       82

 

Prime Sponsor:     Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee

 

Catch Title:       Ignition interlock devices.

 

Subject:  Authorization of restricted license following installation of alcohol detection ignition interlock device.

 

Summary/Major Elements:  This act:

 

·        Creates a new category of restricted driver's license called "ignition interlock restricted license";

 

·        Makes the new license available to some drivers who have served at least 45 days of an alcohol-related suspension or revocation;

 

·        Directs WyDoT to adopt rules for certification of ignition interlock installers and verification of installations;

 

·        Provides criteria for eligibility and grounds for suspension or revocation of the ignition interlock restricted license;

 

·        Defines new violations for driving without a required ignition interlock device or interfering with the operation of the device.