Residents holding a Washington DC driver license, who have been convicted of an alcohol or drug related driving offense on or after December 19, 2022, will be required to enroll in the Washington DC Department of Motor Vehicle’s Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Program.
Enrollment in the mandatory IID Program is required for the first or subsequent alcohol-related offenses. Enrollment in the IID Program must be completed within 30 days from the date of conviction and there is a non-refundable $50 application fee.
Participation in the IID Program requires a restricted DC DMV driver license and only designated vehicles with installed Interlock Devices may be driven. All vehicles registered to the driver are required to be equipped with an Ignition Interlock Device. If you have a commercial driver license (CDL), you will be required to downgrade to a non-commercial driver license (NCDL) and enroll in the mandatory IID Program.
The restriction and conditions on your driver license will remain in place for the required period of program enrollment, and that period will be extended if you violate the IID Program rules or commit another driving-related violation.
Failure to enroll in the mandatory IID program will result in the indefinite revocation of the driver license and suspension of all registered vehicles. The driver license will not be eligible for reinstatement until enrollment into the IID Program has been completed.
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Please note that your situation will warrant unique penalties and sanctions as well as jail time and suspended license period. The table shown below is representative of an individual with Refusal or Alcohol Score below .20 Breath or Blood Alcohol Content (BrAC/BAC) or .25 Urine Alcohol Content (UAC).
| DUI Offense | Jail Time | Fee *IID fees not included | Suspended License Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 180 days | $1,000 | 6 months |
| Second | 1 year – Mandatory minimum 10 days | $2,500 to $5,000 | 1 year |
| Third | 1 year – Mandatory minimum 12 days | $2,500 to $10,000 | 2 years |
| Fourth | 1 year – Mandatory minimum 45 days | $2,500 to $10,000 | 2 years + |
*Additional fees, jail time, and suspension periods may apply.
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