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Bill Advances Increasing ‘Look Back’ Period for Arkansas DWI
Legislation will increase time window when looking at repeat drunk driving offenses.
The state House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill on Tuesday calling for a longer ‘look back’ period in cases of repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated in Arkansas. Under current AR DWI law, a person convicted of a second or subsequent drunk driving offense within 5 years is subject to enhanced penalties. The new legislation extends that period to 10 years.
The measure now heads to the full House for debate and vote.
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Arkansas Proposes Pink License Plates for DWI
Special plate would be required for repeat Arkansas DWI Offenders
An Arkansas state legislator wants a bill that would require repeat convicted DWI offenders to have pink license plates on their vehicle. The special plates would be emblazoned with the letters ‘DWI’.
The actual wording of the bill says, "The DWI license plate shall be a bright pink color that is easily distinguishable from other license plates issued in the state."
Such ‘shame laws’ seem to be in vogue now, though their effectiveness in diminishing drunk driving is debated. Rep. Pam Adcock says however, "I think the only one that would be offended would be the drunk driver and I'm not worried about his feelings. If someone contacts me and says that they need help then I'll try to help them, try to get them in some kind of treatment, but as far as them being embarrassed that is the furthest from my mind.”
Adcock’s bill would also require ignition interlock devices be installed in vehicles owned by someone convicted of three or more Arkansas DWI cases. Such a device disables a car’s ignition when alcohol is detected. The pink license plate would have to remain on a car as long as the interlock device is required.
The House Transportation Committee of the Arkansas Legislature has scheduled debate on the bill this week.
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