When Will I Need an Ignition Interlock in Mississippi?

If you are convicted or arrested for a DUI, you may need an Ignition Interlock in Mississippi. Otherwise known as an IID, an Ignition Interlock is a device that is installed into your vehicle. You need to provide a breath sample into the device, and it will measure your breath alcohol concentration, or BrAC, before you can start your vehicle. If the BrAC reading is at, or above, the device’s set fail limit, the vehicle will not start. So, who exactly must install the Device in Mississippi, and for how long?

Mississippi Ignition Interlock Requirements

Mississippi requires an Ignition Interlock for first-time and repeat DUI cases. Below are your requirement periods, depending on your DUI offense number, with an Ignition Interlock or suspended driver’s license.

• First (or non-adjudication program, which is only available for first-time DUI cases) – 120 days
• Second – One year
• Third – Three years
• Fourth – 10 years

A chemical test refusal from law enforcement adds 90 days to your license suspension, or your time with an Ignition Interlock. If you have this choice, installing an Ignition Interlock gets you back on the road faster versus not driving at all.

Do You Need an Ignition Interlock in Mississippi?

Smart Start is Mississippi’s cheapest Ignition Interlock provider with a reliable device, convenient service locations and superior customer service. As the first Ignition Interlock company ever in Mississippi, we provide unmatched knowledge of the state’s Ignition Interlock requirements, and can get you back on the road the quickest. Ask for any state specials or discounts with your Smart Start agent! Schedule an appointment today by calling (800) 831-3299 or by filling out our short online form.