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.