As the Montana Department of Transportation notes, DUI is a continuing issue in Montana. Smart Start is here to support Montana drivers as they move past their DUI with affordable rates on Ignition Interlock Devices, with fast installation and 24/7 multilingual service available.
Talk to our Program Advisors today and get a free quote on Ignition Interlock services near you, so you can get your life out of park and enjoy everything Montana has to offer.
According to the Montana Department of Justice, drivers can have their license suspended for 6 months even for a first-time DUI, or for refusing sobriety testing.
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
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We know that navigating a DUI can be overwhelming. Understanding the requirements and process after an alcohol related driving offense in Montana is an important step to getting back on the road. We’ve put together some general information to help you get started.
Under Montana law, drivers can be subject to the following penalties for a first-offense DUI:
You could be subject to harsher penalties if you have previous DUIs, or if you had a person under 16 in the car when you were arrested. A fourth or subsequent DUI can be charged as a felony.
If you need to drive while your license is suspended, you may be able to apply for a probationary license with limited driving privileges. The Montana MVD lists the conditions of a probationary license, including when and where you’re allowed to drive.
As part of your probationary license, the court might order you to install an Ignition Interlock Device at your own expense, and to drive only vehicles equipped with an IID. Depending on your conditions, you might also be ordered to participate in the 24/7 Sobriety program, which requires daily alcohol monitoring whether or not you are driving a vehicle.
When you’re ready to apply for reinstatement, you’ll do so through the Montana MVD’s license suspension portal. You can also apply and pay your fees by mail. Note that you’ll have to pay a $200 reinstatement fee as specified by the law and fulfill any other conditions, such as obtaining SR-22 insurance coverage.
Getting past a DUI comes with plenty of financial challenges, and we strive to offer affordable prices on Interlock Devices near you for Montana drivers.
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