When Will I Need an Ignition Interlock in Colorado?

Do you need an Ignition Interlock in Colorado because of a DUI? Since Colorado is an all-offender state, you will most likely need an Ignition Interlock from a first offense with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or above. You will also need to use a camera in Colorado, which helps identify who is truly taking the test and will assist you if someone else uses the device and they have alcohol in their system.

Here’s the situations where you’ll need an Ignition Interlock in Colorado.

When an Ignition Interlock is Needed in Colorado

First Offenses – 1^st Per Se or DUI conviction
If your BAC was under .15, you must have the device for eight months.

If your BAC was .15 or greater, you need the Ignition Interlock for 24 months.

For either situation with your BAC level, you may be able to reinstate early after serving one month of your revocation (license cancellation) period.

Second or Subsequent Offenses – Per Se
Any second or subsequent offenses will need the Ignition Interlock for 24 months.

Test Refusals
Test refusals are an automatic two-year (or 24-month) Ignition Interlock requirement, regardless of your offense number. If you refused your chemical test, and you lose your hearing, you cannot drive for 60 days. Then, you must comply with the same license reinstatement process and have the Ignition Interlock for 24 months.

How Long Will I Need an Ignition Interlock?

The average length of an Ignition Interlock program is between eight  to 24 months, but it’s your particular case that determines your time with the device.

If you have any other questions about your Ignition Interlock program in Colorado, feel free to ask our team at (800) 831-3299.

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