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Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in Georgia

Georgia uses the term "DUI" for impaired driving offenses. IID requirement: required for high bac or repeat offenses. First offense scope: 12 months. Confirm your actual notice and license status.

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Required for high BAC or repeat offenses

Quick Answer

Georgia requires IID for first-offense DUI with BAC of 0.08%+ as a condition of a limited driving permit since a 2016 law change. For second and subsequent offenses, IID is mandatory. Georgia also requires IID for clinical evaluation purposes.

IID Duration by Offense

OffenseIID Duration
1st Offense12 months
2nd Offense12 months (after hard license suspension)
3rd Offense24 months
4th+ Offense24 months (after 5-year revocation)

BAC threshold: 0.08% BAC for first offense; all repeat offenses

Confirm the device, provider and written quote

Check the responsible authority’s current approval information for the particular device and installer. Request the billing unit, included services, actual paid visit schedule, taxes, fees and removal terms in writing. Confirm financial assistance separately.

Add your own quoted charges in the IID worksheet. Unknown charges stay unknown; no local price or appointment count is assumed.

Restricted License with IID

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Georgia issues an ignition interlock device limited permit (IIDLP) allowing driving to work, school, medical appointments, court-ordered programs, and other essential needs.

Tampering / Circumvention Penalties

Tampering with an IID in Georgia is a misdemeanor carrying up to 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. The IID limited permit is revoked and the IID period is extended.

Early Removal

Georgia does not generally allow early removal of IID. The full period must be served.

Georgia-Specific Notes

Georgia updated its IID laws significantly in 2016, expanding requirements. The state now requires IID for most DUI offenders as part of the limited permit process. Georgia's IID limited permit (IIDLP) allows driving during what would otherwise be a full suspension period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an IID required for a first DUI in Georgia?
Yes, for most first-offense DUI convictions with BAC 0.08% or above. The IID is required to obtain an ignition interlock device limited permit (IIDLP) during the suspension period.
How long do I need an IID in Georgia?
First offense: 12 months. Second offense: 12 months. Third offense: 24 months. Fourth or more: 24 months (after a 5-year hard revocation).
How much does an IID cost in Georgia?
Get a written quote for your vehicle and program. Confirm the billing period, included service, separately paid visits, taxes, state/program fees and removal charges. Verify any financial assistance before assuming a discount. A generic state price range is not your quote.

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Disclaimer: This is informational only, not legal advice. IID requirements, costs, and approved providers change frequently. Verify current requirements with the Georgia DMV, your IID provider, or a qualified DUI attorney in Georgia.
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NHTSA: interlock device and program background. This national reference does not verify every state rule above. Confirm the applicable law and current instructions with the authority named on your order or licensing notice.