Bill No.: SF0137 Drafter: IDS
LSO No.: 11LSO-0310 Effective Date: 7/1/2011
Enrolled Act No.: SEA0033
Chapter No.: 39
Prime Sponsor: Senator Perkins
Catch Title: Ignition interlock devices.
Subject: Amendments to Wyoming's ignition interlock device law.
Summary/Major Elements:
· Pursuant to Wyoming law, persons convicted of certain driving under the influence crimes are required to use ignition interlock devices for specified periods of time.
· Prior law required the use of an ignition interlock device where a person was convicted of driving under the influence based on a blood alcohol concentration of .15% or more. This language leads to problems concerning the proof necessary to show the blood alcohol concentration. This act changes the law to indicate that the .15% concentration can be determined by the department of transportation's administrative action. This act specifies that the department's administrative action shall be deemed to indicate a person had an alcohol concentration of .15% or more only after a person is notified of and given the opportunity to pursue administrative procedures and remedies.
· This act deletes language which specifies that the time period for use of an ignition interlock device starts from the date of conviction.
Comments:
This act applies only to persons who are charged with driving under the influence on or after July 1, 2011.