Pennsylvania DUI Law News
April 4, 2005
Stiffer Pennsylvania DUI laws result in higher DUI arrests
New Pennsylvania DUI laws went into effect a little over a year ago, and already its impact is noticeable. The number of DUI arrests and jail time for repeat offenders has increased in the last year.
Nearly 56,000 drivers were arrested last year, including over 4,000 who would not have been charged with a DUI under the old Pennsylvania laws. Under the old Pennsylvania DUI laws, the permissible blood-alcohol limit began at 0.10, which has been lowered to 0.08.
October 6, 2003
"New Pennsylvania DUI laws"
The governor of Pennsylvania has signed a new DUI law into effect on October 7, 2003 changing the blood alcohol limit from 0.10% to 0.08%. Had the new Pennsylvania DUI law not have passed the state would have lost nearly $12 million in federal highway funds in this year alone. The Pennsylvania DUI laws also include stricter action towards repeat offenders, doubling fines in some instances and mandating longer jail sentences. Pennsylvania DUI offenders driving with children in the car will also have harsher punishments and ignition locking systems will be installed in cars to prevent them from starting unless the driver is sober.
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