American Samoa § 22.0211 - Suspension or revocation for driving under the influence.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0211 — Suspension or revocation for driving under the influence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.0211. Suspension or revocation for driving under the influence.
(a) A court shall, upon conviction of driving under the influence under 22.0707 or 22.0708, suspend or revoke a license as follows: (1) upon first conviction, for a period of 6 months; (2) upon second conviction, for a period of 2 years; (3) upon third conviction, permanently; (4) notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), if the court finds after hearing that a person has demonstrated habitual substance abuse which indicates he cannot safely drive a motor vehicle, the court may permanently revoke his license. (b) If bodily injury or death of a person is caused by reason of such intoxication, the period of suspension may be doubled by the court. (c) Periods of suspension or revocation shall be imposed to take effect only after completion of any period of incarceration or detention. Amendments: 1986 Subsection (a): changed “may” to “shall”.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 22.0211
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0211 cover?
Section 22.0211 ("Suspension or revocation for driving under the influence.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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