Controversial DUI Laws in Alabama

Alabama, one of the few states that did not have the controversial (IID) ignition interlock device laws, now requires that they be installed on vehicles for certain DUI offences. IIDs are placed on the ignition of automobiles to prevent drivers from operating vehicles until they have blown into the apparatus. If alcohol is detected on the would be driver’s breath the vehicle will not start. This prevents the driver from operating a vehicle when alcohol is present in their system.

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Controversial Bill 322

The state passed Alabama House Bill 322 this past year and it has already been implemented. The law addresses:

• IIDs
• Motor vehicles
• Driving under the influence
• Penalties to included for these devices
• List of state approved devices
• Procedures for issuing restricted driver’s license
• Applicable fees
• And Option for indigent defendants

Outline Of Controversial DUI Law

1st Conviction of DUI

State officials will suspend the driving privilege or driver’s license of anyone convicted of DUI for a 3-month period. The person convicted may have to get an IID put on any car driven by them for a 12-month period.

2nd Conviction of DUI

If within 60 months a person is convicted a second time Alabama state officials will revoke the driving privileges or driver’s license of the person convicted. This will be for a 12-month period. The person convicted will be required to get an IID put on any vehicle that they may drive for a 24-month period.

3rd Conviction of DUI

For the third conviction the person will be forced to get an IID put on the vehicles they may operate for a 36-month period.

4th Conviction of DUI

On this conviction, the person will have to put an IID on their vehicles for a 60 month period.

Additional New DUI Law Details

Repeat offenders that already have an IID of their vehicles will be required to keep it install on them until they complete the period of their driver’s license suspension.

Tough Controversial Doubling of IID Installations

If at any time an offender refuses to take a blood alcohol test the time period of the IID installation will be squared. It will also be squared if at any time during the installation period they are tested and they have a blood alcohol level of .15 percent or more.

If you have been charged with DUI in Alabama and you would like to have more detailed information of the state’s new controversial DUI law contact an experienced DUI defense lawyer today for expert advice.