Missouri becomes 17th US state to mandate ‘alcolocks’

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has signed into law a bipartisan bill that requires all convicted drunk drivers to use ignition interlocks on their vehicles to prevent future offences. Missouri is the 17th US state to mandate this requirement. Beginning in October 2013, the new law requires first-time drunk driving offenders use an interlock for 75 days. If the interlock shows a vibolation during this period of restricted driving privilege, the person's license will not be reinstated until they complete an addi
July 13, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSSMissouri Governor Jay Nixon has signed into law a bipartisan bill that requires all convicted drunk drivers to use ignition interlocks on their vehicles to prevent future offences. Missouri is the 17th US state to mandate this requirement.

Beginning in October 2013, the new law requires first-time drunk driving offenders use an interlock for 75 days. If the interlock shows a violation during this period of restricted driving privilege, the person's license will not be reinstated until they complete an additional 75-day period of restricted driving privilege without any violations.
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