Idaho As of January 1, 2019, ignition interlocks are required for all convicted drunk drivers for a duration of at least one year. From 2006 to 2020 in Idaho, interlocks stopped 10,595 attempts to drive drunk with a breath alcohol concentration of .08 or greater, including 2,545 attempts to drive drunk in 2020. Why does MADD call the law all-offender? Judges are required to an interlock for at least one year unless if a Judge finds mitigating circumstances not to order the device.
Grade: F (55/100)
Idaho’s all -offender law contains many loopholes. The state could get more interlocks installed if they closed loopholes, which allows drunk drivers to avoid an interlock.
Process to obtain an ignition interlock 1. Apply for a restricted permit if license was suspended by the Idaho Transportation Department. 2. Apply for a restricted driving permit if license was suspended due to conviction. 3. Schedule an appointment to have an interlock device installed. 4. Submit completed work verification form to the Idaho Transportation Department. 5. Get proof of financial responsibility such as an SR-22 certificate. 6. Pay all required fines and fees. 7. Complete any pending court regulations. Ignition Interlock Law Overview and MADD Legislative Recommendations
Duration on ignition interlock
Legislative Recommendation Eliminate waiting periods for interlock users
How soon can an ignition interlock be installed?
45 days after conviction 45 days after conviction
12 months 12 months 12 months
First offense
Second offense
Upon revocation
First refusal
Can a drunk driver wait out an interlock order?
Yes
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.
Legislative Recommendation
Compliance based removal?
No
Add a compliance based removal component to the law (a user must prove a certain period of sober driving before exiting the interlock program).
Legislative Recommendation
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?
Yes
Affordability program?
Yes, but administered county-by-county.
Sources: §18-8008(1)(b), §18-8004A(2)(d) and (3)(e), §18-8004C(2)(e), §18-8005(4)(f) and (5)(e).
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