Wyoming Ignition Interlock Program 2016 AIIPA Conference Presented by Renée Krawiec

Topics Ignition Interlock Requirement Driver Eligibility Education and Communication Program Challenges Statistics

Ignition Interlock Requirements First DWUI Conviction 90 day suspension If .15 or greater BAC, then 6 month IIR requirement Second DWUI Conviction 1 year suspension 1 year IIR requirement Third DWUI Conviction 3 year revocation 2 year IIR requirement, but may keep thru revocation Fourth or Subsequent DWUI Conviction Lifetime IIR requirement

Driver Eligibility W.S. 31-7-402 Eligible if driver license is suspended for driving while under the influence of alcohol May not be suspended for any other reason or in any other state IID installed at licensee expense on all vehicles licensee will drive (there is an employers vehicle exception) Maintain proof of financial responsibility (SR22) Make application for license Pay $50 reinstatement fee Pay $100 ignition interlock fee Provide certificate of IID installation

Education & Communication Ignition Interlock Program Brochure Send with letters notifying driver of IIR Provided to courts, law enforcement, mental health professionals and available in Wyoming exam stations Website (www.dot.state.wy.us) Ignition Interlock Specialist Responds to all IIR calls, monitors all reports, maintains approved installer list, etc. Indigent Program

Ignition Interlock Program

Ignition Interlock Program Challenges Law Enforcement is unable to cite a driver for violating IIR if driver does not hold restricted license Driver may sit out required time First time DWUI, over .15% BAC, criminal charges are deferred, driver will not have ignition interlock requirement Lifetime IIR, driver moves out of state Law changes

Wyoming Ignition Interlock Laws July 1, 2006 W.S. 31-7-401 to 31-7-405 Voluntary (Offenses before July 1, 2009) July 1, 2009 W.S. 31-7-401-to 31-7-404 Mandatory (Offenses after July 1, 2009) Requirement started on conviction date July 1, 2011 W.S. 31-7-401 to 31-7-404 BAC used from officer’s paperwork Driver Services can set start date of IIR requirement (30 days from entry or start of suspension associated with requirement) July 1, 2012 W.S. 31-7-401(d) Administrative fee imposed-$100 for anyone issued IIR license

Ignition Interlock Statistics 2015 652 Convictions BAC .15% or greater (6 month Requirement) 141 Issued Ignition Interlock license (22%) First DWUI 808 Convictions (1 yr Requirement) 263 Issued Ignition Interlock license (33%) Second DWUI 406 Convictions (2 yr Requirement) 135 Issued Ignition Interlock license (33%) Third DWUI 169 Convictions (Lifetime Requirement) 57 Issued Ignition Interlock license (34%) Forth or Subsequent DWUI 1872 drivers with Ignition Interlock Requirement 541 drivers with Ignition Interlock restricted license (29%) Total for 2015

Questions? Renée Krawiec, Senior Supervisor Ignition Interlock Program (307) 777-4830 renee.krawiec@wyo.gov