SB 580 allows for drunk drivers to use an ignition interlock as soon as possible after a conviction as opposed to waiting 45 days, keeping Michigan roadways safe from repeat drunk driving offenders.
Currently, these devices are required for all repeat offenders and first-time offenders with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .17 or greater. Ignition interlocks are one of the most effective countermeasures to stop impaired driving. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ignition interlocks are 67 percent more effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses compared to license suspension alone.
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