Oct 16, 2018
New Jersey Considering Ignition Lock For All DUI Convictions
The state of New Jersey is considering an update to their DUI law, which would
require anyone convicted of a DUI to have an ignition lock
installed on their vehicle. Currently, only those convicted with a blood
alcohol content of .15 or higher have to use the device. An ignition
lock is a device that the driver must blow into before they can start
the car. If there is an illegal amount of alcohol present, the car will
not start.
What New Jersey wants to do is to make the device required for all who
have been convicted of DUI and the time of use will be based on how much
alcohol the defendant had in their system. On the "plus" side,
suspension times will be lowered as the ignition lock is a very well
proved device for ensuring that drivers are compliant with driving
unimpaired.
If you live in Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Winooski, Williston,
Shelburne or anywhere in the State of Vermont, and have been arrested or
charged with DUI or any crime, call Handy Law for aggressive and
experienced legal defense.