The substitute creates the crime of driving with a positive blood alcohol content. For the first offense, driving with a positive blood alcohol content is an infraction. A misdemeanor to a class D felony. In addition, the applicants must watch a video concerning the hazards of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The substitute creates the crime of driving with a positive blood alcohol content.
Violation is a Class C misdemeanor.
A denial of a decision by the Department of Revenue to receive limited driving privileges is appealable to the local circuit court within 30 days of the decision. An offender is limited to a single limited driving privilege for an alcohol related offense in a 10 year period. Supporters say that the zero tolerance legislation for under 21 year old drivers saves lives. In addition, the federal government has recently passed zero tolerance legislation. Sallee The bill creates the crime of driving with a positive blood alcohol content.