Colorado Colorado’s all -offender ignition interlock went into effect on January 1, 2009. From 2006 to 2020 in Colorado, interlocks stopped 135,963 attempts to drive drunk with a breath alcohol concentration of .08 or greater, including 15,365 attempts to drive drunk in 2020. Why does MADD call the law all-offender? In order for a first- time offender to drive legally from the 31st day to the end of nine months of a license revocation, he or she must install an interlock. Process to obtain an ignition interlock 1. Wait out your revocation period. 2.
Grade: C (75.5/100) Colorado’s interlock law is effective in stopping drunk driving, but loopholes remain that limit the reach of these devices. Closing these loopholes would ensure that more drunk drivers utilize an interlock.
6. Complete an Alcohol Certification Form DR2598 if first offense was not a high BAC. 7. Complete the Restricted License Ignition Interlock Agreement Affidavit Form DR2058 and have it notarized. 8. Mail completed ignition interlock lease agreement and installation certificate to the address on application. 9. Enroll in a Level II Alcohol Education class if suspended a second time or had a high BAC level of .15 or greater. 10. Complete any pending court regulations.
Complete the Reinstatement Application Form DR2870 and submit it to the Colorado DMV 30 to 60 days prior to license reinstatement date. 3. Verify eligibility by contacting the DMV. 4. Schedule an appointment to have an interlock device installed. 5. Get proof of financial accountability such as an SR-22.
How soon can an ignition interlock be installed?
Duration on ignition interlock
Legislative Recommendation Eliminate the waiting period to install an interlock and allow for the use of an interlock upon revocation for any drunk driver.
First offense
30 days after revocation
At least 8 months
Second offense
30 days after revocation
2 years
First refusal 2 months after revocation 2 years Can a drunk driver wait out an interlock order?
In some cases. First-time offenders with a BAC of .15 or greater and all repeat offenders must use an interlock before obtaining a non-interlock license. Legislative Recommendation Any person who has a license suspended for a drunk driving offense, must use an ignition interlock for at least six months before obtaining a non-interlock driver's license. Compliance based removal? Yes A person can exit the program if the interlock reports show that for four consecutive months, the person did not interrupt or prevent the normal operation of the motor vehicle due to an excessive BAC or did not detect that there has been tampering with the device, there have been no other reports of circumvention or tampering, and there are no grounds to extend the restriction. Day-for-Day credit for early installation? No Legislative Recommendation Allow for the use of ignition interlock after arrest and credit early installation of an interlock toward time ordered on an interlock upon conviction. Interlocks required for plea agreements or diversion? Not applicable The implementation of Colorado's interlock law is mainly administrative and not solely reliant on the Court system. As a result, the use plea agreements or diversion to avoid interlock use does not play a factor in undermining the use of this lifesaving device for drunk drivers. Affordability program? Yes The DMV oversees the program funded from the fees paid for by first-time convicted drunk drivers. If a person qualifies for assistance and funds are available, DMV may pay for a portion of the interlock cost. A person must show their Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI) on the State of Colorado tax file falls within a predetermined percentage of the current year Poverty Guidelines established by Health and Human Services. Sources: §42-2-132.5, §42-2-125 (2.3)-(2.4), §42-2-132.5(1.5), Colorado Department of Revenue
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