Programa de Dispositivos de Bloqueo de Encendido en Carolina del Sur

Explicación Simple

Si te han atrapado manejando mal en otro estado, necesitarás un dispositivo especial en tu auto para obtener licencia en Carolina del Sur. Este dispositivo evitará que arranques el auto si has consumido alcohol y tendrás que cumplir con ciertas reglas durante un tiempo.

Es como cuando te ponen un monitor en la escuela para asegurarse de que no hagas trampa en los exámenes. Tienes que demostrar que estás siguiendo las reglas antes de poder tener libertad nuevamente.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, que vive en Carolina del Sur, fue multado en otro estado por manejar bajo la influencia. Para obtener su licencia en Carolina del Sur, debe inscribirse en el programa de bloqueo de encendido y usar el dispositivo en su auto durante un tiempo determinado, además de cumplir con otras evaluaciones y tratamientos.

Penalidades

Si no cumples con el programa, tu licencia puede ser suspendida hasta que completes los requisitos.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

vice requirement in another state, the person only may obtain a South Carolina driver's license if the person enrolls in the South Carolina Ignition Interlock Device Program pursuant to this section. The person is subject to the requirements of this section for the length of time that would have been required for an offense committed in South Carolina, or for the length of time that is required by the other state, whichever is longer. (E) The person must be subject to an Ignition Interlock Device Point System managed by the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. A person accumulating a total of: (1) two points or more, but less than three points, must have the length of time that the device is required extended by two months; (2) three points or more, but less than four points, must have the length of time that the device is required extended by four months, shall submit to a substance abuse assessment pursuant to Section 56-5-2990, and shall successfully complete the plan of education and treatment, or both, as recommended by the certified substance abuse program. Should the person not complete the recommended plan, or not make progress toward completing the plan, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall suspend the person's ignition interlock restricted license until the plan is completed or progress is being made toward completing the plan; (3) four points or more must have the person's ignition interlock restricted license suspended for a period of six months, shall submit to a substance abuse assessment pursuant to Section 56-5-2990, and successfully shall complete the plan of education and treatment, or both, as recommended by the certified substance abuse program. Should the person not complete the recommended plan or not make progress toward completi