End Drunk Driving Act of 2019 2019-05-23 Introduced in House End Drunk Driving Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement federal motor vehicle safety standards that prevent operation of a motor vehicle when the operator is under the influence of alcohol.

Such standards must

  • prevent the operation of the motor vehicle if the operator's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit; and
  • require, among other things, the technology to be reliable and accurate and easily maintained.

DOT must withhold specified graduated percentages of a state's apportionment of federal-aid highway funds for FY2022-FY2024 (5% in each fiscal year thereafter) if the state has not enacted and is not enforcing certain laws to prevent repeat intoxicated driving.

A state must require the installation of an ignition interlock device for a minimum of 180 days on each motor vehicle operated by an individual convicted of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence.

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