Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in Indiana
Indiana uses the term "OWI" for impaired driving offenses. IID requirement: required for high bac or repeat offenses. First offense duration: 6 months (if BAC 0.15%+ or court-ordered). Monthly cost: $60-$95.
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Quick Answer
Indiana requires IID for OWI convictions with BAC of 0.15% or higher (first offense), and for all repeat offenders. Standard first-offense OWI with BAC below 0.15% may have IID ordered at the court's discretion.
IID Duration by Offense
| Offense | IID Duration |
|---|---|
| 1st Offense | 6 months (if BAC 0.15%+ or court-ordered) |
| 2nd Offense | 1 year minimum |
| 3rd Offense | 2 years minimum |
| 4th+ Offense | 2 years minimum |
BAC threshold: 0.15% BAC for first offense; all repeat offenses
IID Cost Breakdown in Indiana
| 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 60 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 Indiana
Contact providers directly for current pricing and service center locations in Indiana. Compare at least 2-3 providers before choosing — prices and service quality vary.
Restricted License with IID
Indiana allows specialized driving privileges with IID for work, school, medical, and treatment-related driving.
Tampering / Circumvention Penalties
Tampering with an IID in Indiana is a Class A misdemeanor carrying up to 1 year in jail and fines up to $5,000.
Early Removal
Indiana does not generally allow early removal.
Indiana-Specific Notes
Indiana uses the term OWI (Operating While Intoxicated). The IID requirement primarily applies to high-BAC first offenders and all repeat offenders. Judges have discretion to order IID for any OWI conviction.
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