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Ignition Interlock Device
The Ignition Interlock Device is a device installed in a motor vehicle, which prevents the ignition from starting unless the driver blows a breath sample into the device. If the alcohol concentration of the breath sample exceeds 0.05, the motor vehicle engine will not start.
Requirements
Section 316.193, Florida Statutes, requires ignition interlock devices to be installed on the vehicles of persons convicted of DUI. The ignition interlock program began July 1, 2003, but affects anyone convicted of DUI after July 1, 2002 upon eligibility of reinstatement for driver license.
A person convicted of DUI who applies to the Division of Driver Licenses for driver license reinstatement will be directed to an ignition interlock provider. The ignition interlock device must be installed on the vehicle prior to receiving a license.
| DUI Conviction |
Ignition Interlock |
First Conviction
First Conviction if 0.15 or minor in car |
If court ordered
Up to 6 months |
Second Conviction
Second Conviction if 0.15 or minor in car |
At least 1 year
At least 2 years |
Third (& Subsequent) Conviction
DUI Manslaughter |
At least 2 years
At least 2 years |
Costs to the defendent
The average cost to the convicted person for installing of an ignition interlock device is $70 and for monthly monitoring and calibration is $65-$75.
For more information, contact the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles at www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/IID. | 
