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 duration: 12 months. Monthly cost: $60-$95.
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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
| Offense | IID Duration |
|---|---|
| 1st Offense | 12 months |
| 2nd Offense | 12 months (after hard license suspension) |
| 3rd Offense | 24 months |
| 4th+ Offense | 24 months (after 5-year revocation) |
BAC threshold: 0.08% BAC for first offense; all repeat offenses
IID Cost Breakdown in Georgia
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | $70-$150 | One-time fee. Takes about 1 hour. |
| Monthly Lease + Monitoring | $60-$95/mo | Includes device lease and monitoring. |
| Calibration | $25-$65 | Every 30 days. |
| Removal | $50-$100 | One-time fee when IID period ends. |
| Estimated Total (6 months) | $480-$820 | Install + 6 months lease + removal. |
| Estimated Total (12 months) | $840-$1,390 | Install + 12 months lease + removal. |
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Approved IID Providers in Georgia
Contact providers directly for current pricing and service center locations in Georgia. Compare at least 2-3 providers before choosing — prices and service quality vary.
Restricted License with IID
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.
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