Wolf signs bill extending ignition interlock devices to first-time DUI offenders

PENN LIVE: Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday signed into law a measure which makes the ignition interlock program available for first-time DUI offenders with high blood alcohol levels.

“Drunk driving is a deadly crime that puts Pennsylvania families at risk and this legislation will help prevent people from driving drunk and endangering themselves and putting other lives at risk,” Wolf said in a statement. “We owe it to both motorists and pedestrians to keep them safe and hold people who break DUI laws accountable.”

The law takes effect in 15 months, according to staff for Sen. John Rafferty, R-Montgomery County, who sponsored the bill… (more)

 

 

 

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