California Ignition Interlock & State DUI Laws
From January 1, 2019, till December 31st, 2025 SB1046 requires an ignition interlock to be installed immediately after a DUI. SB1046 eliminates the time a person must have a suspended license before he or she can apply for a restricted license —a driver can apply for a restricted license before conviction after installing an interlock and meeting other requirements without completing their license suspension or revocation period.
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California License Restoration Procedure
There are four steps to get a driver’s license reinstated after a DUI: steps two through four can be accomplished in just one day after the DMV has obtained notification from a treatment facility of choice.
- Contact Guardian to quickly enroll to install an interlock. Our state experts will walk you through the process and send immediate notification of installation directly to the DMV.
- Enroll in a treatment program. Once you’ve found a suitable alcohol addiction treatment program, the program or facility will send notice of your participation to the DMV.
- Obtain an SR22 certificate. An SR22, also known as proof of insurance, needs to be sent to the DMV after a DUI arrest.
- Visit the DMV. Once you’ve completed the previous three steps, you can get your license reinstated by visiting the DMV and paying the associated fees.
The time requirement for a driver to use an ignition interlock device is determined by how many DUI offenses they have accumulated over their lifetime:
- First Offense: 6 months to 1 year
- Second Offense: At least 1 year
- Third Offense: A minimum of 2 years
- Fourth Offense: At least 3 years
You can also learn more about California ignition interlock laws from our partners at LifeSafer.
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