When Will I Need an Ignition Interlock in New Jersey?

Do you know when you will need an Ignition Interlock in New Jersey because of a DUI or DWI? Typically, an Ignition Interlock (otherwise known as an IID) is mandatory for first-time DUIs with a BAC level of .15 or greater or repeat cases. You will also need to install an Ignition Interlock if you refused your chemical test.

Let’s go over in more detail the Ignition Interlock law in New Jersey.

Ignition Interlock Law in New Jersey

First, if you must install one, an Ignition Interlock must be in every vehicle that you own, lease or regularly operate.

Below explains how long you’ll need the Ignition Interlock based on your DUI number. This period occurs during or after your hard license suspension. (1^st: 3-month suspension; 1^st with a BAC above .10: between seven months to one year; 2^nd: Two-year suspension; 3^rd or subsequent: 10-year license suspension)

• For first-time cases with a BAC between .08 and .14, an Ignition Interlock requirement is at the judge’s discretion
• First-time cases with a BAC of .15 or higher must install an Ignition Interlock during the license suspension period for seven months and up to one year thereafter.
• For a second offense, the Ignition Interlock requirement period is anywhere from one to three years.
• A third or subsequent offense means an Ignition Interlock is required anywhere from one to three years.

Schedule Your Ignition Interlock Appointment

If you have been ordered to install an Ignition Interlock in New Jersey, you need to schedule an installation appointment with a state-approved provider. This needs to happen before your driving privileges will be restored. Once your Ignition Interlock installation, your provider, such as Smart Start, will give you a Certificate of Interlock Installation Form to bring to the Motor Vehicle Commission or MVC office.

Need an Ignition Interlock in New Jersey Now?

Smart Start can get you back on the road the quickest with a discreet device and an affordable program. Schedule your installation appointment today by calling (800) 831-3299 or by filling out our online form.