Thursday, May 27, 2010

NEW 55-10-401 has passed both Houses

The effective date of this law is January 1, 2011. It still has to be signed by the Governor, so it isn't a new law yet. It has been passed in both Houses as follows:
§ 55-10-401.

It is unlawful for any person to drive or to be in physical control of any
automobile or other motor driven vehicle on any of the public roads and highways of the state, or on any streets or alleys, or while on the premises of any shopping center, trailer park or any apartment house complex, or any other premises that is generally frequented by the public at large, while:

(1) Under the influence of any intoxicant, marijuana, controlled substance, drug, substance affecting the central nervous system or combination thereof that impairs the driver's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle by depriving the driver of the clearness of mind and control of himself which he would otherwise possess; or

(2) The alcohol concentration in the person's blood or breath is
eighthundredths of one percent (.08 %) or more.

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