SB 6546-S2.E - DIGEST
(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/15/2008)

Provides that if a driver's license, permit, or privilege to drive is suspended, revoked, or denied due to driving under the influence, the driver may be eligible to immediately apply for an ignition interlock driver's license.

Creates the ignition interlock device revolving fund in the state treasury.

Provides that, beginning January 1, 2009, any person licensed under this act who is convicted of any offense involving the use, consumption, or possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504, other than vehicular homicide or vehicular assault, or who has had or will have his or her license suspended, revoked, or denied under RCW 46.20.3101, may submit to the department an application for an ignition interlock driver's license.

Creates a pilot program to monitor compliance by persons required to use ignition interlock devices and by ignition interlock companies and vendors.