SCDPPPS Highlights ‘All Offender Law’ Ahead of Winter Holidays to Combat Drunk Driving in South Carolina

As the holiday season approaches, the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) reminds drivers of the “All Offender Law.” As of May 19, 2024, the “All Offender Law” requires all drivers convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) – regardless of their BloodAlcohol Content (BAC) – to participate in the Ignition Interlock Device (I.I.D.) Program. Previously, participation was optional for DUI first offenses with a BAC below .15.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that about 32% of all traffic collision fatalities in the United States involve a drunk driver. In SouthCarolina, the rate of drunk driving fatalities is among the highest in the nation during the winter holidays.

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services administers the participation of drivers in the Ignition Interlock Device (I.I.D.) Program. Thepurpose of the

I.I.D. Program is to protect the public by requiring drivers who have committed alcohol-related driving offenses to have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device installed in any vehicle they drive. The Program allows these individuals to drive legally while preventing them from driving after drinking alcohol.