Governor Signs Legislation Boosting Arkansas DWI Penalties

One new penalty will be the required installation of an ignition interlock device.

Governor Matt Blount signed legislation into law today that will strengthen the penalties for driving while intoxicated in Arkansas. The legislation covers a number of transportation oriented issues, and it includes increased fines for those who plead guilty to drunk driving in Arkansas and then receive a suspended sentence.

In addition, repeat DWI offenders must install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle. Such a device requires the driver to breathe into a tube and if alcohol over a set blood-alcohol limit is detected, the car cannot be started.

Senate Bill 930 was signed at the Greene County Courthouse in Springfield, Arkansas Thursday morning.

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Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008
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