Mississippi Ignition Interlock Laws

For first and repeat DUI offenders, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the courts may require you to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in your vehicle if you…

Had a breath alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .08 or higher.
Refused a breath test or were unconscious at the time of the test.
Were convicted of a first offense DUI and did not have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

*You will be responsible for all costs and installation services for the IID, and bring your vehicle in for regular monitoring and service. You might also be required to attend a DUI or substance abuse court referral program. As a repeat DUI/DWI offender, your vehicle might be impounded.

How to Get Your License Quickly in Mississippi

Serve all jail and suspension time, as well as completing the Mississippi Alcohol Education Program (MASEP), if required.
Have a copy of your Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and proof of hardship.
File for SR-22 insurance and a Hardship License.
Call 800.831.3299 to schedule an appointment to have your interlock device installed with a state-approved, Smart Start interlock service provider.
Finally, visit your local MDPS office or fill out a form online to pay your reinstatement fee. MDPS will mail you a clearance letter if you have satisfied all reinstatement requirements. Note that you will still have to complete court regulations as well.

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.