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AG Lynch Leads Effort To Strengthen RI's Drunk Driving Laws
Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri signed legislation on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 eliminating a major loophole in the state's drunk driving laws. The new law increases the penalties for those who refuse to submit to a Breathalyzer test when they are pulled over for drunk driving. Before the new law took effect, the penalties for refusing a Breathalyzer test were significantly less than the penalties for DUI.
Governor Carcieri and Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch announced in November that they would be submitting this legislation to close that loophole in state law and end Rhode Island's shameful distinction of leading the nation in two categories - percentage of DUI-refusal cases and percentage of total highway deaths caused by drunken drivers.
"Cutting down on the numbers of deaths and injuries caused by drunk drivers on Rhode Island's roadways is, without a doubt, a mission that transcends party lines." Lynch said at the ceremony.
Governor Carcieri and Attorney General Lynch were joined at the bill signing ceremony by Sen. Joseph Polisena of Johnston, who sponsored the Carcieri/Lynch bill in the Senate (S 2072), and Rep. J. Patrick O'Neill of Pawtucket, who sponsored a separate version of the bill in the House (H 6700).
Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (while driving intoxicated)
One state defines this as Class A Felony If any of the following conditions are present: Two or more prior (a) DUI convictions or Vehicular or (b) Vehicular Assault convictions or (c) any combination One prior Vehicular Homicide A BAC of .20 or greater at the time of the vehicular homicide and has one (1) prior DUI or Vehicular Assault offense
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State Dot Promotes Youth Traffic Safety
HONOLULU — With the summer in full swing and the 4th of July holiday weekend approaching, the state Department of Transportation continues to empha... Read more >
Definition:
Simply put, the DMV automatically revokes your license when you are arrested for DUI as part of its duty to regulate drivers’ licenses. (The court may also take your license, and may also fine or jail you.)
Arraignment
Definition:
Sometimes referred to as a “first appearance.” This date is typically located on the DWI Summons & Complaint near the “court appearance required” box that should be checked off. The arraignment is a formal procedure where rights are read, charges are read and explained, and a plea (guilty or not guilty) is entered.
Zero Tolerance Policy
Definition:
Prohibition of drinking for those under the age of 21
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