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Senate advances sweeping DUI reforms, creates 'impaired driving' offense
Summary
Senators approved a first substitute to SB15, recasting alcohol/drug‑related reckless driving as 'impaired driving,' expanding the definition of drugs to include inhalants, lengthening look‑back to 10 years, requiring ignition interlocks for under‑21 offenders and raising impound fees to fund enforcement. The substitute passed 28–0 (1 absent).
The Utah Senate advanced a comprehensive package of driving‑under‑the‑influence reforms on Jan. 23, 2008, passing the first substitute of Senate Bill 15 by roll call 28–0 with one senator absent. Sponsor Senator Walker said the measure incorporates recommendations from the Youth Safety/DUI subcommittee and has broad committee support.
Key changes described on the floor include replacing the existing conviction label ‘‘alcohol or drug‑related reckless driving’’ with a…
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