This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to enhance the Division of Motor Vehicles' Safety and Treatment Program and the Alcohol and Drug Test and Lock Program. It establishes grievance and appellate procedures for participants, allowing for judicial review of decisions affecting license reinstatement. The commissioner is authorized to promulgate emergency rules and is prohibited from imposing minimum driving time, mileage, and frequency requirements for participants in the Alcohol and Drug Test and Lock Program. Additionally, the bill mandates the reinstatement of former participants who fail to meet certain program requirements, provided they meet specified criteria, at no cost to them. A new special revenue account, the Division of Motor Vehicles Safety and Treatment Fund, is created to support these programs, and the commissioner is required to report annually on program participation and costs.

The bill also introduces new minimum revocation periods and requirements for the use of ignition interlock devices based on various driving under the influence offenses. It specifies different minimum participation periods depending on the nature of the offense, including first offenses with varying blood alcohol concentrations and conditions for those with prior convictions. Participants removed from the program for failing to meet driving requirements can rejoin without cost and receive retroactive credit for their participation. The bill replaces the term "test and lock program" with "Motor Vehicle Alcohol and Drug Test and Lock Program" throughout the text to ensure clarity and consistency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17C-5A-3, 17C-5A-3a