ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

House: JUD DP 9-0-0-0

HB 2800: ignition interlock devices; violation; classification

Sponsor: Representative Volk, LD 17

Caucus & COW

Overview

Enhances the classification to a class 6 felony if any person knowingly lends a vehicle to an individual required to use an ignition interlock device if a consequent collision results in death or serious injury.

History

A.R.S. § 28-1464 establishes restrictions and penalties related to ignition interlock devices for individuals with restricted driving privileges due to DUI-related offenses. It prohibits renting, leasing or lending a vehicle to such individuals unless the vehicle is equipped with an ignition interlock device, except in cases of substantial emergency. Restricted drivers must notify vehicle providers of their ignition interlock requirements and are prohibited from bypassing their ignition interlock devices. Doing so will result in a class 1 misdemeanor, with certain violations leading to an extension of the ignition interlock device requirement for up to one year.

Statute defines substantial emergency to mean any situation where a person other than the person whose driving privilege is limited is not reasonably available to drive in response to an emergency (A.R.S. § 28-1464).

Provisions

1. Makes it a class 6 felony to knowingly lend a motor vehicle to someone who is required to have an ignition interlock device installed, if that person is then involved in a collision that results in death or serious bodily injury. (Sec. 1)

2. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

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