It's Important to Know the Law

Who Needs An Ignition Interlock?

• All DUI convictions
• All admin per SE refusal
• Any minor operating a motor vehicle w/Alcohol in their system.
• Anyone who has been notified by MVD to get an Interlock

How long do I need the Ignition Interlock?

• All DUI convictions = 12 months Ignition Interlock Device Requirement
• Super Extreme .20 BAC or greater = 18 months Ignition Interlock Device Requirement
• Any minor operating a vehicle with alcohol in the body = 2 year suspension if judge permits, Ignition Interlock Device Requirement for the duration of restricted license

MVD Violation Clarification

Arizona has once again changed its DUI laws.  The new law goes into effect December 31st of 2011.  Only people who are convicted of a DUI on or after December 31st 2011 and ordered to have an ignition interlock installed fall under the new law.

Current Law all people who are over 21 and have been convicted of a DUI or Extreme DUI must have an interlock for 12 months.  IF the person violates they will receive an additional 12 month extension of the interlock requirement.

What is a violation?

For persons who are 21 years of age or older
Any attempt to start the vehicle with a BAC (Breath Alcohol Concentration) of a .08 or greater three (3) times during the 12 month period is a violation and will result in an additional year of the interlock

Any (1) one time that you miss a random rolling retest is a violation and will result in an additional year of the interlock for any ONE TIME MISSED

Any (1) one time that you start your car without providing a breath sample (jump start, disconnect the interlock) is a violation and will result in an additional year of the interlock

For persons who are under 21 years of age when ordered to have the interlock
Any attempt to start the vehicle with a BAC (Breath Alcohol Concentration) of a .04 or greater (1) one time during the 12 month period is a violation and will result in an additional year of the interlock

Any (1) one time that you miss a random rolling retest is a violation and will result in an additional year of the interlock for any ONE TIME MISSED

Any (1) one time that you start your car without providing a breath sample (jump start, disconnect the interlock) is a violation and will result in an additional year of the interlock.

These rules are established by the MVD and are not subject to any changes or modification by any Ignition Interlock Companies or other entity.

We at Safe Harbor are committed to helping you fulfill the states requirements and will continue to provide you with information. 

We want to educate and inform you as much as possible here at Safe Harbor. If you would like to know more about the law regarding your situation then please visit the Arizona State Legislature official website of statutes. You can begin by clicking the link below: