Establishes the “End Driving While Intoxicated Act of 2024” to amend title 23, United States Code, for a national standard requiring ignition interlocks for DWI offenders.
Finds a significant increase in alcohol-impaired driving fatalities and the effectiveness of ignition interlocks in reducing recidivism among DWI offenders.
Notes that 31 states and the District of Columbia require ignition interlocks for DWI offenders.
Highlights the rise in polysubstance impaired driving and its risk on road safety.
Mandates withholding 3% of certain federal highway funds from states not complying by October 1, 2026, and 5% from October 1, 2027, onwards.
Requires states to enact laws mandating driving privileges be restricted to vehicles with ignition interlocks for a minimum of 180 days for DWI offenders, with specific conditions for the removal of the restriction.
Specifies that withheld funds remain available for a limited time and can be re-apportioned to states once compliance is achieved.
Defines terms related to driving while intoxicated, ignition interlocks, motor vehicles, and violations related to ignition interlock devices.