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Ignition Interlock Restriction Information
The ‘Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver Law’ became effective May 1, 2006.When a driver is ‘Ignition Interlock Restricted’, they must not drive any vehicle without an Ignition Interlock Device installed.
When a driver is Ignition Interlock Restricted, the driver history record is updated to show the Ignition Interlock Restriction, and the driver is notified by mail of the restriction. Law enforcement has access to see the Ignition Interlock Restriction and will issue a citation when they make contact with a driver who is driving a vehicle without an Ignition Interlock Device installed. The driver is no longer required to appear and obtain a new license to reflect the restriction, or to appear to have the restriction removed.
If a driver is convicted for operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle in this state without an ignition interlock device, their driving privilege will be revoked for a period of one year from the conviction date.
The following offense types will result in a driver being placed under an Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver status:
- A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) – (UCA 41-6a-502);
- A conviction for an interlock restricted driver violation – (UCA 41-6a-518.2);
- A second or subsequent driving under the influence offense (DUI), or alcohol related reckless offense, impaired driving offense, metabolite offense or driving with a measurable amount of controlled substance in the body and causing serious bodily injury or death within 10 years – (UCA 41-6a-501);
- Refusal to submit to a chemical test – (UCA 41-6a-520);
- Automobile homicide – (UCA 76-5-207).
Common Questions
WHAT IS AN “IGNITION INTERLOCK RESTRICTED” DRIVING PRIVILEGE?
- You must not drive a vehicle that doesn’t have an ignition interlock device installed.
HOW LONG WILL I BE IGNITION INTERLOCK RESTRICTED?
- Eighteen (18) months for a first DUI for a driver 21 years of age or older at the time of offense (effective 7-1-09);
- Three (3) years for a first DUI for a driver under 21 years of age at the time of offense (effective 7-1-08);
- Three (3) years for an interlock restricted driver violation;
- Three (3) years for a second or subsequent DUI, or alcohol related reckless offense, impaired driving offense, metabolite offense or driving with a measurable amount of controlled substance in the body and causing serious bodily injury or death within 10 years;
- Three (3) years for an arrest for refusal to submit to a chemical test;
- Six (6) years for a felony DUI;
- Ten (10) years for automobile homicide.
WILL THIS CONSTRAINT SHOW ON MY DRIVER LICENSE CERTIFICATE?
- No. This restriction will be indicated on your driving history only.
- Law enforcement, courts and other legitimate requesters will have access to this information.
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT MY DRIVING PRIVILEGE?
YOU MUST NOT DRIVE A VEHICLE WITHOUT AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE INSTALLED.
- The restriction begins on the conviction date of a citation for DUI, alcohol-related reckless driving or automobile homicide, or the effective date of a revocation for refusal to submit to a chemical test.
- Once you are eligible to reinstate your driving privilege, the alcohol restriction will remain in effect until the time period is expired.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I VIOLATE THE IGNITION INTERLOCK RESTRICTED LICENSE?
- A conviction for a violation of the Ignition Interlock Restriction will result in a one (1) year revocation of your driving privilege.
SINCE I’M LICENSED IN ANOTHER STATE, HOW WILL THIS AFFECT ME?
- Although you are not currently licensed in the state of Utah, your privilege to drive in the state of Utah is affected by this law. The Ignition Interlock restriction period will apply as listed above if you are driving in the state of Utah, regardless of the state in which you are licensed.
If convicted for a violation of UCA 41-6a-518.2 (Interlock Restricted Driver law), your Utah driving privilege will be revoked for a period of one year.