Suspensions should take effect within 30 days of notice. The administrative sanction is handled separately from the criminal proceeding. The outcome of the administrative action should have no bearing on the criminal proceedings, including sanctions. The study found that start-up and operating costs were more than covered by reinstatement fees assessed to offenders. The offenders, rather than taxpayers, should pay for these programs.
States can earn more grant funds by meeting additional goals.
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Administrative License Suspension. An Assessment of the Effects of Publicizing Administrative License Revocation for DWI in Nevada. Fatal Crash Involvement and Laws Against Alcohol-Impaired Driving. Paul L. Zador, et al, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, February l989. Changes in Alcohol-Involved Fatal Crashes Associated with Tougher State Alcohol Legislation.