National Drunk and Drugged Driver Prevention Act of 1983

Summary

National Drunk and Drugged Driver Prevention Act of 1983 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue orders to provide for: (1) the establishment and administration of a maximum national blood alcohol content standard for determination of unlawful operation of a motor vehicle; and (2) the seizure and sale of the operator's motor vehicle upon the operator's conviction for a second violation of the blood alcohol content standard. Requires the establishment of a fund in each State to compensate victims of drunk drivers under State laws consistent with this Act. Requires the deposit in such funds of: (1) proceeds from the sale of seized motor vehicles, or any other State action consistent with this Act; (2) moneys authorized by Congress or the Secretary; and (3) tax revenues authorized by a State on the sale of alcoholic beverages. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 May 1983

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