A new road is waiting after your OWI, and Smart Start is here to help you stay on track. Hoosier drivers rely on our affordable prices and 24/7 multilingual service to keep them compliant and on the road, with fast and convenient installation available in your area.
Ready to get your freedom and your wheels back? Call our Program Advisors now and get your free quote for Ignition Interlock services near you in Indiana.
According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will immediately suspend your license for 30 days if you’re arrested for OWI after failing a blood alcohol test. You may be placed on a 180-day probationary period, during which you can only drive under restricted circumstances such as going to and from work.
The following is general information, not legal advice, about the conditions you might have to complete before applying for a reinstated license.
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License Hearing
Schedule Installation
Obtain SR-22 Certificate
Assessment and Education
Pay Fees and Complete Forms
Service Appointments
Removal
Please note that the information in the following sections is for general informational purposes only. The materials contained herein are not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice or to address all circumstances that might arise. Information may be dated and may not reflect the most current developments. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter. Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Smart Start expressly disclaims all liability regarding actions taken or not taken based on any or all content.
We know that navigating an OWI can be overwhelming. Understanding the requirements and process after an alcohol related driving offense in Indiana is an important step to getting back on the road. We’ve put together some general information to help you get started.
The ICJI lists the penalties for an OWI in Indiana, even a first offense:
Penalties may be higher for drivers with previous OWI charges, or whose arrest involved aggravating circumstances such as a car crash.
The court may also require drivers convicted of OWI to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in any vehicles they drive during their suspension period. If you want to continue to drive for any purpose—including work, education, and family responsibilities—it’s likely that you’ll have to have an IID installed for at least some of the time.
The Indiana BMV site lists the basic steps to get your license reinstated in Indiana:
At Smart Start, we understand the challenges that come with an OWI or DUI and that’s why we provide an affordable and user-friendly IID option to support your successful completion of the Interlock program.
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It’s important to thoroughly understand how IIDs work, and what you’ll need to do to stay in compliance with your program. Get fast answers to your most common questions about Interlocks in Indiana.
What Is An Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?
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What if I have a requirement, but I don’t own a vehicle?
How Does It Work?
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How do the consequences differ for a first and second DUI/OWI? Third? Fourth?
Where does installation fall based on my condition?
How often does my IID need to be serviced?
Where can I go for Ignition Interlock service?
Where do I send a record of my service appointments?
How can I pay for calibration?
What happens if I violate?
What constitutes a violation in my state?
How do I know if I need a camera/GPS/etc.?
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What do I need to bring to my installation appointment?
What should I bring back to my state authority after my device is installed?
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