Florida Interlock Device & Ignition Interlock Laws

If you’ve broken DUI laws in Florida, you may be legally required to install an ignition interlock device in your car. Ignition interlock devices allow Florida drivers with DUI convictions to maintain their driving privileges and are associated with lower rates of repeat DUI offenses. Thus, ignition interlock devices help promote public safety.

When is an ignition interlock device required in Florida, and for how long?

According to the law:

  • First conviction: If court ordered
  • First conviction if BAC is 0.15+ or minor in the vehicle: Minimum six months
  • Second conviction: At least one year
  • Second conviction if BAC is 0.15+ or minor in the vehicle: Minimum two years
  • Third conviction: At least two years
  • Four or more convictions: Minimum five years

    • RoadGuard Interlock is a certified ignition interlock provider in Florida. We offer ignition interlock device installation, monitoring, and removal services. Our team is committed to helping drivers get back on the road safely, quickly, and painlessly.

    Interlock Interlock Device Cost

    Calculating Ignition Interlock CostThe monthly price of an ignition interlock device in Florida varies depending on your service provider. You can expect to pay between $50- $150 for the installation and between $50 and $150 for the monthly lease fee.

    Ignition Interlock Device Fees

    Here are a few additional ignition interlock fees, according to the Florida Safety Council:

    • First IID Violation Appointment Fee: $25.00
    • IID Case Management Fees:
      • Appointment Fee: $55.00
      • Missed Appointment Fee: $55.00
    • IID Monthly Appointment Fee: $25.00
    • IID Monthly Missed Appointment Fee: $25.00

    If you’re experiencing financial hardship, check out our authorized service provider, Nationwide Interlock financial assistance program. To qualify for assistance, you must provide proof that you currently receive benefits from programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps).

    Interlock Locations in Florida

    We know how important it is for you to regain your independence after a DUI. That is why we partner with Nationwide Interlock to offer ignition interlock installation and service centers throughout Florida, covering most major metro areas and cities.

    Check out the map below to find the closest service center near you.

    Ignition Interlock Program

    Ignition Interlock Program in Florida

    The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) manages the ignition interlock program in Florida. According to Section 316.193 of the 2020 Florida Statutes, ignition interlock devices (IIDs) must be installed in the vehicles of certain persons convicted of a DUI in Florida.

    If a Florida court determines that someone can’t pay for an ignition interlock installation, the court can order a portion of the fines paid for violating section 316.193 to be allocated for installation costs.

    Florida Interlock Device Laws

    At RoadGuard Interlock, we maintain a detailed list of ignition interlock device laws organized by state. You can find out more about Florida interlock laws by visiting our Florida DUI law page. If you’ve been charged with your first DUI-related offense in Florida, you can expect:

    • A fine of $500 to $1000
    • Up to six months of jail time
    • A license suspension ranging from 180 days to one year

    The penalties and fees increase from there. For example, a third DUI offense will incur a fine of $2,000 to $5,000, a 10 years of license suspension, and up to 12 months in jail.

    If your driver’s license has been revoked or suspended due to a DUI, and you need an interlock in Florida, contact us at 1-800-332-6858. Alternatively, you can contact our partner Nationwide Interlock at 866-694-6099 or click here for more information. Our team can answer your questions and address your concerns about an interlock device in Florida. We can help you get your driver’s license reinstated.

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