Comments on: Tougher Drunk Driving Laws Upcoming in California?

By: Rolf Memolo

Rolf Memolo — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:04:28 +0000

many thanks several with regard to writing regarding

By: dave

dave — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:58:34 +0000

Mr. Richardson,

Thanks for taking the time to comment, and pointing out the updates to the legislation being debated.

The post was merely commenting on what appears to be an outdated article (linked above) from landlinemag.com. I don’t know if the site got it wrong, or the information was simply outdated, as bills frequently change as legislative negotiations play themselves out.

In any case, we will update will the most current facts.

And I fixed my typo.

thanks,
dave

By: Chick Richardson

Chick Richardson — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:35:17 +0000

I am not sure when you wrote this article but as of the posting date it is filled with misleading and inaccurate information
AB2784 was completely gutted on May 27 removing any Ignition Interlock Device (IID) requirements.
SB1361 does not require the use of a IID. It only provides an option to a person to reinstate their license prior to the completion of the suspension period associated to the underling DUI.
SB1388 This clumsy law just restates existing law, See V C Sec. 14601.2, (h). Starting 1/1/07 anyone who is convicted of driving while suspended resulting from a DUI can reinstate their driving privilege after completing the minimum suspension period with an IID, or they can serve out the total suspension period and no IID is required.
And finally I think you will find 0.15% BAC is less than 0.20%BAC, therefore the threshold is “LOWERED”, not raised

I hope you prepare for your trials better than you researched this article