We know that navigating a DUII can be overwhelming. Understanding the requirements and process after an alcohol related driving offense in Oregon is an important step to getting back on the road. We’ve put together some general information to help you get started.
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How do you get your license back in Oregon after a DUII?
According to the Oregon DMV, drivers convicted of first-offense DUII are subject to a one-year license suspension as a criminal penalty, as well as a separate “implied consent” suspension of 90 days to a year from the DMV.
The following is general information, not legal advice, about the conditions you might have to complete before applying for a reinstated license.
Phase 1: Get Started
Consult Your Legal Counsel
License Hearing
Phase 2: Ignition Interlock Device
Schedule Installation
Obtain SR-22 Certificate
Phase 3: Judicial Requirements
Assessment and Education
Pay Fees and Complete Forms
Phase 4: Monitoring and Calibration
Service Appointments
Phase 5: Device Removal
Removal
Information as of 09/02/2025
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Get In Touch With A Program Advisor Or Call (800) 831-3299 Now!Understanding Oregon DUII Requirements
Basic OUI Requirements
Under Oregon law, a driver charged with a first-offense DUII can be subject to all of these penalties:
- Minimum fine of $1,000
- License suspension for one year
- Either a minimum of 48 hours imprisonment or community service
- Undergo a drug and alcohol screening with an Oregon Alcohol and Other Drug Screening Specialist (ADSS)
- Participate in a DUII treatment program
Fines, suspension periods, and imprisonment sentences are often higher for drivers whose DUII charge includes aggravating circumstances, such as driving with a passenger under 18 or having previous DUII offenses on their record.
The Oregon DMV can also suspend your license separately under Oregon’s implied consent laws. For a first offense, the DMV can issue a minimum 90-day suspension, or a one-year suspension for drivers with no previous DUIIs who refuse a blood test.
License Reinstatement
You may be able to request a hardship permit from the Oregon DMV while your license is suspended, which allows you limited driving privileges for driving to work, medical appointments, child care, and other essential activities. To apply for a hardship permit, you’ll submit the application paperwork along with a $75 application fee and an $85 reinstatement fee. A hardship permit isn’t available to some drivers, typically including drivers with multiple DUII charges.
If you receive a hardship permit, you’ll be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device on your vehicle. According to the Oregon DMV Suspensions and Cancellations resource page, you’ll have to submit a 90-day No-Negative Report at the end of your required installation period. This certifies that you haven’t received an IID violation in 90 days. If you have recent violations, you must keep the IID installed until you can provide this report.
Whether or not you apply for a hardship permit, you’ll be required to install an Interlock Device for a specified period of time when your suspension ends and obtain SR-22 insurance coverage. For most people with a first-offense DUII, the IID requirement period will last for one year.
Finally, when you’ve completed the conditions of your DUII program, call the Oregon DMV at 503-945-5037 or go to dmv2u.oregon.gov to verify your eligibility and learn what you’ll need to do to restore your full driving privileges.
How much does an Ignition Interlock Device cost in Oregon?
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Free, fast, and customized quotes from our friendly Program Advisors According to the Oregon Health Authority, if you’re enrolled in SNAP benefits, you may qualify for financial assistance in affording your IID, so ask your attorney or monitoring authority if you qualify. For more information about IID costs near you, see our IID cost guide for Oregon.
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Oregon Forms
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Oregon FAQs
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What Is An Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?
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What is an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?
An Ignition Interlock Device (IID), also called a car breathalyzer, is a device that measures breath alcohol content (BrAC). It is typically installed in your vehicle as part of an administrative or legal requirement after drunk driving. Learn more about Smart Start's Ignition Interlock here.
How do I know if Smart Start’s devices are compliant with my program?
Smart Start’s Ignition Interlock Devices have been approved and certified by the State of Oregon, so we are a fully compliant IID provider. Smart Start’s Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs) are tested to meet the standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
What happens after I get my DUII?
In Oregon, the charge of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants is commonly referred to as a DUII. Effective January 1, 2016, all people charged with a DUII in Oregon must be booked. This is either done at the time of arrest or prior to your first court hearing. An Oregon driver charged with a DUII will need to contact the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within the first 10 days to request a hearing pertaining to his/her license suspension. The request must be in writing. Failure to request a hearing within the 10-day period will result in you losing your right to a hearing.
Do I need the device on all of my vehicles?
Oregon law requires an individual with an Ignition Interlock requirement to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on any vehicle that the person plans to drive. If you’re only planning to drive one vehicle, then you will only be required to have a device installed on that particular vehicle. If you plan to drive an additional vehicle, then you would be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on that vehicle as well.
What if I have a requirement, but I don’t own a vehicle?
Oregon state law requires you to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on any vehicle you plan to drive. If you are not planning to drive a vehicle, or you do not own a vehicle, then no IID can be installed. We would suggest that you notify the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or court that you do not plan to drive and wait for further instructions from your state authority.
How do the consequences differ for a first and second DUII? Third? Fourth?
For your first DUII in Oregon, you may qualify for a Court Diversion Program. If you meet the terms of the Diversion (including a requirement to install an IID on any vehicle you drive), your DUII offense will be expunged from your record. Additional consequences are as follows:
- First DUII: If you are convicted of your first DUII, then you will be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device for a period of one year.
- Second DUII: A second offense will require an Ignition Interlock for 24 months.
- Third+ DUII: A third, fourth or fifth offense will require an Ignition Interlock Device for a period of five years.
Where does installation fall based on my condition?
In Oregon, you must receive an order from the court or the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) before installing the Ignition Interlock Device (IID).
How often does my IID need to be serviced?
Service and inspection of your Ignition Interlock Device must be performed every 30 to 60 days.
Where can I go for Ignition Interlock service?
You can go to any Smart Start service center in the state of Oregon for your calibration or any other service—even if you didn’t install there. You may also use any other Smart Start location throughout the United States.
Where do I send a record of my service appointments?
Smart Start sends a record of your appointments to your state authority on your behalf at no additional cost to you. However, you are encouraged to keep a copy of each Smart Start invoice when any service is performed.
How can I pay for calibration?
In [stateName], you can pay for your Interlock Device calibration via credit card at the Smart Start service center at the time of calibration or via the online Client Portal.
What happens if I violate?
After a test violation, your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) will require you to return to an authorized service center for a reset within 7 days. If the device is not serviced within the required time frame, the IID may enter a lockout mode and result in additional fees and/or extension to the Interlock Device requirement period. When the device enters an early recall, there is an additional fee for the reset service.
What constitutes a violation in my state?
In Oregon, a violation is defined as:
- Any test result where the individual blows a BrAC above .020
- Failure to take a random re-test
- Failure to pass a random re-test
- An attempt to tamper with the Ignition Interlock, the camera, or any other component of the device.
How do I know if I need a camera/GPS/etc.?
Ignition Interlock Devices in Oregon are equipped with a camera and GPS. Digital images and GPS coordinates are stored at the time of each test sequence and are made available to the Oregon State Police (OSP) for Interlock circumvention and tampering investigations. Interfering with either the camera or GPS may result in an extension to your IID requirement period.
What do I need to bring to my installation appointment?
Once you have scheduled your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installation with Smart Start, you will need to bring a court order to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) or an order from the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to install an IID. You should be prepared to provide payment for your first month’s lease with a credit or debit card. Also, bring a photo ID and proof of residence to verify your address.
What should I bring back to my state authority after my device is installed?
You will be provided with a receipt of installation when the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is installed in your vehicle. This receipt will also have the date when you must return to the shop for the next scheduled Ignition Interlock Device calibration.
What do I need for removal?
If an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is required because of a conviction of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants or a Diversion Agreement, the IID requirement will remain in effect until the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) receives a No Negative Report from Smart Start. This report will certify that no incidents have been recorded in the last ninety (90) consecutive days prior to the end date of the IID requirement.
As part of a Diversion Agreement, you may petition the court for an early removal of the IID requirement. To be eligible, you must receive a No Negative Report from Smart Start certifying that no incidents have been recorded for six (6) consecutive months. Early removal of the IID requirement is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the court.
What do I need to install voluntarily?
To install an Ignition Interlock Device on your vehicle or a family member’s vehicle voluntarily, click the chat window below, fill out our online form, or call 800-831-3299 to speak with one of our Program Advisors.
Can I get one on my motorcycle?
Motorcycle Ignition Interlock installation laws differ by state. Smart Start operates throughout the U.S. as a certified manufacturer and will work harder than other companies to provide you a seamless Interlock program that still follows your case requirements. Please call our Customer Care Center at 800-831-3299 if you have any questions.
What Is An Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?
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What is an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?
An Ignition Interlock Device (IID), also called a car breathalyzer, is a device that measures breath alcohol content (BrAC). It is typically installed in your vehicle as part of an administrative or legal requirement after drunk driving. Learn more about Smart Start's Ignition Interlock here.
How do I know if Smart Start’s devices are compliant with my program?
Smart Start’s Ignition Interlock Devices have been approved and certified by the State of Oregon, so we are a fully compliant IID provider. Smart Start’s Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs) are tested to meet the standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
What happens after I get my DUII?
In Oregon, the charge of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants is commonly referred to as a DUII. Effective January 1, 2016, all people charged with a DUII in Oregon must be booked. This is either done at the time of arrest or prior to your first court hearing. An Oregon driver charged with a DUII will need to contact the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within the first 10 days to request a hearing pertaining to his/her license suspension. The request must be in writing. Failure to request a hearing within the 10-day period will result in you losing your right to a hearing.
Do I need the device on all of my vehicles?
Oregon law requires an individual with an Ignition Interlock requirement to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on any vehicle that the person plans to drive. If you’re only planning to drive one vehicle, then you will only be required to have a device installed on that particular vehicle. If you plan to drive an additional vehicle, then you would be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on that vehicle as well.
What if I have a requirement, but I don’t own a vehicle?
Oregon state law requires you to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on any vehicle you plan to drive. If you are not planning to drive a vehicle, or you do not own a vehicle, then no IID can be installed. We would suggest that you notify the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or court that you do not plan to drive and wait for further instructions from your state authority.
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How do the consequences differ for a first and second DUII? Third? Fourth?
For your first DUII in Oregon, you may qualify for a Court Diversion Program. If you meet the terms of the Diversion (including a requirement to install an IID on any vehicle you drive), your DUII offense will be expunged from your record. Additional consequences are as follows:
- First DUII: If you are convicted of your first DUII, then you will be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device for a period of one year.
- Second DUII: A second offense will require an Ignition Interlock for 24 months.
- Third+ DUII: A third, fourth or fifth offense will require an Ignition Interlock Device for a period of five years.
Where does installation fall based on my condition?
In Oregon, you must receive an order from the court or the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) before installing the Ignition Interlock Device (IID).
How often does my IID need to be serviced?
Service and inspection of your Ignition Interlock Device must be performed every 30 to 60 days.
Where can I go for Ignition Interlock service?
You can go to any Smart Start service center in the state of Oregon for your calibration or any other service—even if you didn’t install there. You may also use any other Smart Start location throughout the United States.
Where do I send a record of my service appointments?
Smart Start sends a record of your appointments to your state authority on your behalf at no additional cost to you. However, you are encouraged to keep a copy of each Smart Start invoice when any service is performed.
How can I pay for calibration?
In [stateName], you can pay for your Interlock Device calibration via credit card at the Smart Start service center at the time of calibration or via the online Client Portal.
What happens if I violate?
After a test violation, your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) will require you to return to an authorized service center for a reset within 7 days. If the device is not serviced within the required time frame, the IID may enter a lockout mode and result in additional fees and/or extension to the Interlock Device requirement period. When the device enters an early recall, there is an additional fee for the reset service.
What constitutes a violation in my state?
In Oregon, a violation is defined as:
- Any test result where the individual blows a BrAC above .020
- Failure to take a random re-test
- Failure to pass a random re-test
- An attempt to tamper with the Ignition Interlock, the camera, or any other component of the device.
How do I know if I need a camera/GPS/etc.?
Ignition Interlock Devices in Oregon are equipped with a camera and GPS. Digital images and GPS coordinates are stored at the time of each test sequence and are made available to the Oregon State Police (OSP) for Interlock circumvention and tampering investigations. Interfering with either the camera or GPS may result in an extension to your IID requirement period.
How Do I Get An Appointment?
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What do I need to bring to my installation appointment?
Once you have scheduled your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installation with Smart Start, you will need to bring a court order to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) or an order from the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to install an IID. You should be prepared to provide payment for your first month’s lease with a credit or debit card. Also, bring a photo ID and proof of residence to verify your address.
What should I bring back to my state authority after my device is installed?
You will be provided with a receipt of installation when the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is installed in your vehicle. This receipt will also have the date when you must return to the shop for the next scheduled Ignition Interlock Device calibration.
How Can We Help?
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What do I need for removal?
If an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is required because of a conviction of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants or a Diversion Agreement, the IID requirement will remain in effect until the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) receives a No Negative Report from Smart Start. This report will certify that no incidents have been recorded in the last ninety (90) consecutive days prior to the end date of the IID requirement.
As part of a Diversion Agreement, you may petition the court for an early removal of the IID requirement. To be eligible, you must receive a No Negative Report from Smart Start certifying that no incidents have been recorded for six (6) consecutive months. Early removal of the IID requirement is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the court.
What do I need to install voluntarily?
To install an Ignition Interlock Device on your vehicle or a family member’s vehicle voluntarily, click the chat window below, fill out our online form, or call 800-831-3299 to speak with one of our Program Advisors.
Can I get one on my motorcycle?
Motorcycle Ignition Interlock installation laws differ by state. Smart Start operates throughout the U.S. as a certified manufacturer and will work harder than other companies to provide you a seamless Interlock program that still follows your case requirements. Please call our Customer Care Center at 800-831-3299 if you have any questions.
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