Measure To Fund Interlock Implementation Of Leandras Law Passes Senate
June 28, 2010
(Albany, N.Y.) — Today the New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Martin Malavé Dilan (D-Brooklyn), that seeks to fully fund the use of ignition interlock devices issued as a condition of a drunk drivers’ probation.
Last year Senator Dilan, Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, helped pass Leandra’s Law. The new law made it a first-time felony offense for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both while transporting passengers age 15 and under. The measure also requires the use of mandatory ignition interlock systems if convicted.
“Lenadra’s Law has been successful in targeting those that have had the poor judgment to drive drunk with children in the car. However, the implementation of the interlock provision has inadvertently forced counties to develop an entirely new—and unfunded process that the law’s success ultimately depends upon,” said Senator Dilan.
The legislation to address this unfunded mandate, S.7951, utilizes the county STOP-DWI Program and its existing funding mechanisms to purchase, implement and monitor interlock devices. Once enacted, the legislation will redirect $195 in fines imposed on those that violate the terms of their sentence with relation to interlock devices, directly to the STOP-DWI Program.
“In order for this program to work, there must be confidence in the ability for counties to implement and maintain it. Under this legislation the model exists for a self-sustaining program that pays for itself and gives counties across the state another tool to eradicate drunk driving for good,” said Senator Dilan.
The measure is sponsored in the Assembly by Assemblywoman Donna A. Lupardo (D-Endwell).
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