Ignition Interlock Rules in Georgia

Repeat Offenses in Georgia

second DUI conviction within 5 years: 12 months on an ignition interlock limited permit (incidents on or after July 1, 2013) before reinstatement, unless the court exempts the person for undue financial hardship (12-month hard suspension instead)

Official source: repeat offenses (Georgia)

How the Program Works in Georgia

Ignition interlock limited driving permits under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-64.1 require age 21 or over and a Georgia license, are valid for one year, and are revoked for tampering, failing to report for monitoring, or removing the device early; revocation bars reinstatement for 6 months.

Official source: how the program works (Georgia)

More on DUI Law in Georgia

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

• Georgia DUI Penalties: First, Second and Third Offense
• DUI License Suspension in Georgia: Hearing Deadline and Hardship License
• Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Georgia

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