Petition Information | |
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Petition Title | Petition to Amend 24VAC35-60-80 |
Date Filed | 8/10/2020 [Transmittal Sheet] |
Petitioner | Cynthia Hites |
Petitioner's Request |
I, Cynthia Hites, a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia, pursuant to Virginia Code §2.2-4007, do humbly submit this petition for the following amendment to Virginia Administrative Code 24VAC35-60-80. Currently, interlock devices are implemented contrary to the \\\\"Visual-Manual NHTSA Driver Distraction Guidelines for Portable and Aftermarket Devices.\\\\" This publication states, \\\\"Driver distraction is a specific type of inattention that occurs when drivers divert their attention away from the driving task to focus on another activity.\\\\" \\\\"Phase 1 Guidelines are based upon a number of fundamental principles. These principles include that:
These data show that many drivers continue to engage in visual-manual distraction activities with their portable devices while driving. IID rolling retests are very concerning because research by NHTSA shows \\\\"visual-manual manipulation of devices while driving dramatically increases crash risk.\\\\" Installed in any vehicle, I believe ignition interlock is an inherent, significant cognitive distraction, but to install IID in a vehicle that is exclusively hand-foot-operated is extraordinarily dangerous to the driver, and to overall public safety. The mandated use of the in-car Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device is the epitome of visual-manual, and cognitive driver distraction, and I submit no IID shall be installed on any vehicle with a non-fully-automatic transmission. In the interest of offender and public safety, please add the following language to the statute: \\\\"N. Under no circumstances shall an ignition interlock device be installed on a vehicle having manual transmission.\\\\" I totaled my 5-speed \\\\'07 Mustang while retrieving a dropped IID handset, and attempting to simultaneously shift into second gear in order to pull over. Thank you for considering the public safety hazard posed by ignition interlock devices. Cynthia Hites |
Agency's Plan |
The Commission on VASAP plans to consider this petition at its October 30, 2020 meeting. |
Comment Period | Began 8/31/2020 Ended 9/21/2020 2 comments |
Virginia Register Announcement |
Submitted on 8/10/2020
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Agency Decision | Take no action [Transmittal Sheet] |
Response Date | 11/3/2020 |
Decision Publication Date | Published on: 11/23/2020 Volume: 37 Issue: 7 |
Agency Decision Summary |
The Commission on VASAP reviewed this petition at its October 30, 2020 meeting and voted to deny it based on its lack of authority to act. Current statutes would have to be amended, requiring action by the General Assembly. |
Contact Information | |
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Name / Title: | Richard L. Foy / Field Services Specialist |
Address: |
Commission on VASAP 1111 E. Main Street, Suite 801 Richmond, 23219 |
Email Address: | rfoy@vasap.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)786-5895 FAX: (804)786-6286 TDD: ()- |