Am I eligible for an Ignition Interlock Device?

Those individuals who have been convicted of a DUI are usually very eager to get their licenses back, and one of the quickest ways to get your license back is to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. Everyone is eligible for an ignition interlock device, even those individuals who have not been convicted of driving under the influence. If you have been convicted of a DUI there are several things that must be completed before you are able to get your license back with the installation of an ignition interlock device.

If you have been convicted of your first DUI, an ignition interlock device will be one of many penalties you will face in order to get your restricted driving privileges. In order to get the restricted driving privileges you will have to install an ignition interlock device and provide proof of installation to the court and the DMV. You will also face some jail time, fines and penalties, and your license will be suspended for at least thirty days. This time will allow you to prepare for your restricted driving privileges by paying your fines, and getting the ignition interlock device installed.

If you have received your second DUI there are additional steps that must be taken before you can get your license back. You will first have to spend anywhere from 10 days to a year in jail. You will also be required to pay a fine of $1,800 to $2,800, and you will be required to install an ignition interlock device. Once you have completed all parts of your DUI conviction punishment, you will need to install the ignition interlock device, and provide the DMV with proof of it’s installation. If you provide proof of enrollment into a DUI program, you will be able to get your license back 90 days after your driving under the influence conviction.

Your third or subsequent DUI has a very similar outcome, the only real difference is the amount of time you have to wait before you can obtain even a restricted driver’s license. Your third offense could land you in jail from 120 days up to one full year in jail. You could also be facing a fine of up to $18,000. Finally you will have your license suspended for 3 years before you can install an ignition interlock device and get some of your restricted driving privileges back. You could get it back sooner if you provide proof that you are enrolled in an 18 month to 30 month DUI program.

Receiving a DUI is not an ideal situation, and it can be frustrating trying to get your license back. You can at least be aware that there are options when it comes to obtaining your restricted driving privileges. Having an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle is the quickest way to get your license back because your driving behavior can be tracked through your ignition interlock device.