Ignition Interlock Rules in West Virginia

First Offense in West Virginia

Mandatory for a first revocation at 0.15 or higher (at least 270 days); optional for a standard first offense (at least 125 days) or a first refusal (at least 1 year)

Official source: first offense (West Virginia)

Repeat Offenses in West Virginia

Mandatory with a prior conviction or revocation within the past 10 years: at least 2 years, plus 1 year for each additional prior within 10 years

Official source: repeat offenses (West Virginia)

How the Program Works in West Virginia

Interlock time grows by 2 months if a minor was in the vehicle, 6 months if someone else was injured, and 2 years if that injury caused a death. Driving a vehicle without the system while in the program is a misdemeanor (1 to 6 months in jail and a $100 to $500 fine); trying to bypass it carries up to 6 months and a $100 to $1,000 fine. Participants are drug tested. Installation and removal fees are waived for people the DMV finds indigent

Official source: how the program works (West Virginia)

More on DUI Law in West Virginia

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

• West Virginia DUI Penalties: First, Second and Third Offense
• DUI License Suspension in West Virginia: Hearing Deadline and Hardship License
• Can a DUI Be Expunged in West Virginia?
• Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in West Virginia

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