Tools

Darby sets penalty for refusing DUI breath test

By The Associated Press

Story Created: Mar 16, 2010 at 6:55 AM MST

Story Updated: Mar 16, 2010 at 6:55 AM MST

HAMILTON - The town of Darby has adopted an ordinance calling for a $500 penalty for people refusing to submit to alcohol or drug testing after a traffic stop.

The measure was enacted in response to the increasing number of drunken drivers, especially repeat offenders, who refuse to submit to on-the-scene breath tests so prosecutors have less evidence with which to obtain a conviction.

Missoula is considering a similar ordinance.

The Montana House of Representatives Law and Justice Interim Committee this year looked at a bill similar to the measure Darby adopted. A draft of the bill failed to make it out of the committee.

You have indicated this comment should be removed.

Close

The comment has been submitted for review. Thank you .

Jay said on Tuesday, Mar 16 at 9:02 AM

Looks like and sounds like, Double jeopardy. But then again, This is all about money.This will not keep people from drinking and driving.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 1000 Characters Left

News, Sports, Weather for Great Falls, Helena, and all of Montana and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

Great Falls & Helena Weather

Icon
Great Falls Great Falls Intl Airport, MT
Current Temp 3.0 °F
Fair
Wind : Calm
Pressure : 1032.6 mb
Humidity : 87 %
Icon
Helena Helena Regional, MT
Current Temp 18.0 °F
Overcast
Wind : Calm
Pressure : 1030.7 mb
Humidity : 81 %
Click here for our video forecast
More Weather
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

AP Video