Nevada · DUI · Checked October 2026
Ignition Interlock Rules in Nevada
Ignition Interlock Rules in Nevada: What Are the Rules?
When Nevada requires an ignition interlock after a DUI.
- First offense
- Yes: 185 days
- Repeat offenses
- Second offense within 7 years: 1 year; felony DUI: 3 years
First Offense in Nevada
yes: 185 days
Repeat Offenses in Nevada
second offense within 7 years: 1 year; felony DUI: 3 years
How the Program Works in Nevada
installed at your own expense; inspected and calibrated at least every 90 days; the court may excuse a first offender who can't give a deep-lung sample or lives more than 100 miles from a provider
More on DUI Law in Nevada
See the full overview of DUI laws in Nevada and read about how ignition interlock programs work.
This page summarizes Nevada law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Nevada can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an Ignition Interlock Required for a First DUI in Nevada?
yes: 185 days
Is an Interlock Required for Repeat Offenses?
second offense within 7 years: 1 year; felony DUI: 3 years