Arizona Arizona’s all -offender ignition interlock law went into effective in September 2007. From 2006 to 2020 in Arizona, interlocks stopped 120,782 attempts to drive drunk with a breath alcohol concentration of .08 or greater, including 11,005 attempts to drive drunk in 2020. Why does MADD call the law all-offender? Any first-time drunk driver must show proof of compliance with 6 to 12 months on an interlock before ever obtaining a regular unrestricted driver license.
Grade: A- (90.5/100) In 2007, Arizona enacted an all-
offender ignition interlock law that is one the most effective laws in the Nation. The state can still improve their law by closing loopholes, specifically by
Process to obtain an ignition interlock 1. Contact the Arizona MVD to have driving record reviewed. 2. Complete Part A of the Revocation Application. The remaining sections should be completed with the assistance of: a. A Court Clerk, Arizona Department of Corrections parole/probation officer, or Judge. b. A Substance-Abuse Counselor, Physician or Psychologist. 3. If the MVD determines person is eligible for reinstatement, schedule an appointment to have an interlock installed. 4. Get proof of Future Financial Responsibility (SR-22). 5. Visit the MVD and submit SR-22 along with payment for the application fee and $20 reinstatement fee. 6. Complete any pending court regulations. Ignition Interlock Law Overview and MADD Legislative Recommendations How soon can an ignition interlock be installed? Duration on ignition interlock Legislative Recommendation allowing for the use of interlocks following revocation of a license.
Allow for the use of interlocks upon license revocation (not conviction) and eliminate the waiting period for a person to use an interlock during the administrative license revocation period.
First offense
Upon Conviction
6 to 12 months
Second offense
Upon Conviction
12 months
First refusal
Upon Conviction
12 months
No
Can a drunk driver wait out an interlock order?
Compliance based removal? Yes If an offender is caught driving a non-interlock equipped vehicle, the duration on an interlock is extended by one year. If there is a report of tampering, circumvention or certain other violations, the time period on interlock is extended from six to twelve months. There is a DMV hearing process so an offender can contest interlock time extensions. 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 Arizona’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? No Legislative Recommendation Create an indigent program so low-income interlock users have access to these devices. This program should be paid for by interlock vendors or non-indigent interlock users.
Sources: §28-1382-9,10, §28-1381, §28-1383, §28-1401, §28-1402, §28-1321P, §28-1381(K)(4), §28-1382 (D)(5) and (F)(5), §28-1383(J)(1), §28-3319(D)and(E), Arizona Department of Transportation
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