Ignition Interlock Rules in District of Columbia

First Offense in District of Columbia

Yes, for D.C. license holders: 6 months after a first DUI conviction; 1 year after a first refusal

Official source: first offense (District of Columbia)

Repeat Offenses in District of Columbia

1 year (second conviction), 2 years (third or later); refusals 2 years and 3 years; indefinite revocation for a third conviction within 5 years

Official source: repeat offenses (District of Columbia)

How the Program Works in District of Columbia

Install a device with a camera from an approved vendor on every vehicle registered to you; $50 application fee; enroll in or complete a certified drug or alcohol treatment program; CDL holders must downgrade; the device lockout level is 0.020; at least 20 tests per 30 days; leaving the program early revokes your license and adds 1 year. The DMV pays program costs for indigent participants.

Official source: how the program works (District of Columbia)

More on DUI Law in District of Columbia

See the full overview of DUI laws in District of Columbia and read about how ignition interlock programs work.

• District of Columbia DUI Penalties: First, Second and Third Offense
• DUI License Suspension in District of Columbia: Hearing Deadline and Hardship License
• SR-22 Insurance After a DUI in District of Columbia
• Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in District of Columbia

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