Idaho Ignition Interlock Laws

For first-time offenders and repeat DUI offenders, your license will be confiscated immediately per Idaho’s Administrative License Revocation (ALR) if:

Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level was .08 or higher
You refused a breath test

Courts in Idaho require Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) for all DUI offenders. You’re required to pay for all costs associated with the IID, from installation, monthly lease payments, and service fees to removal. You may also be required to attend an alcohol and drug screening program.

How to Get Your License Quickly in Idaho

Apply for a restricted permit if your license was suspended by the Idaho Transportation Department.
Apply for a restricted driving permit if your license was suspended due to conviction.
Schedule an appointment to have your ignition interlock installed, per administrative suspension, with an approved Smart Start interlock service provider by calling 800.831.3299.
Submit your completed work verification form to the Idaho Transportation Department.
Contact your insurance provider for proof of financial responsibility such as an SR-22 certificate.
Pay all required fines and fees.
Complete any pending court regulations.

DISCLAIMER: These steps may not be a complete representation of what you must do to regain your license. As DUI case details vary by each individual, please do not see this step-by-step guide as an official process to regaining your license, but rather as a starting point only.

How Much Does a DUI Cost in Idaho?

DUI Offense	Jail Time	Fee *IID fees not included	Suspended License Period
First	Up to 6 months	Up to $1,000	90 days to 180 days
Second	10 days to 1 year	Up to $2,000	1 year
Third	30 days to 5 years	Up to $5,000	Up to 5 years
Fourth	30 days to 5 years	Up to $5,000	Up to 5 years