How do I get an Arizona ignition interlock restricted license?

LifeSafer Ignition Interlock has locations in Tempe, Gilbert, Phoenix, and Chandler along with many other Arizona cities and towns. Check here for a full location list.

1 . Determine Eligibility

Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Division sends a corrective action letter. Call your local MVD to get the date of ignition interlock eligibility or check online using this link. Install your interlock BEFORE you apply for license reinstatement.

2 . Install An Ignition Interlock

Call LifeSafer Ignition Interlock at 800-634-3077 to schedule your ignition interlock installation. Ask about offers and money-saving discounts!

3 . Pass A Screening

The Arizona MVD requires alcohol and/or drug screening. A list of providers is available here.

4 . Apply For Reinstatement

The AZ MVD will notify you that you are eligible to reinstate. You must personally submit proof that an ignition interlock has been installed in your vehicle as well as complete any other requirements on the MVD notice. You can apply for reinstatement in person or online.

5 . Treatment Center Classes

Take treatment center classes as noted on the Screening Center Evaluation.

6 . Obtain SR-22 Insurance

Obtain and maintain SR-22 insurance. Your insurance company can help you with this.

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Information on Arizona DWI and Ignition Interlock Laws

Administrative

Arizona has both administrative and criminal penalties for those arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence). You must attend both to drive legally after a DUI arrest.

Arizona Administrative Per Se: This happens at the scene of your arrest if you fail a breath test (i.e. have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher), or refuse to take one. The Arizona law allows for immediate suspension of your license but you are given a 15 day grace period during which you can drive to get your affairs in order.

Arizona Criminal DUI Penalties: These are applied if you are convicted by a court or plead guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol. For each offense, alcohol screening, education and treatment, installing vehicles you operate with a certified ignition interlock device (LifeSafer is a provider of certified ignition interlock devices in Arizona) and performing community service are all required.

For a first-time offense, you receive a $1,250 fine and jail time for at least 10, consecutive days. 2^nd and subsequent offenses result in a $3,000 fine and at least 90, consecutive days in jail, plus license revocation for 12 months.

Extreme DUI in Arizona applies to a person with an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher. The 1^st offense for an extreme DUI results in a $2,500 fine, at least 30, consecutive days in jail, and ineligible for probation or suspended sentence. 2^nd and subsequent offenses result in a $3,250 fine, at least 120, consecutive days in jail and license revocation for 12 months.

Judicial

In Arizona, an aggravated DUI is when a person commits a DUI one of the following ways: while their license is suspended, revoked or canceled; it’s the 3^rd DUI in 84 months; while a person under 15 is in the vehicle, or refuses to submit a BAC test while under an IID requirement.

The result of an aggravated DUI is a prison sentence of two years, license revocation for one year and other penalties.

For more information, visit the Arizona Department of Transportation (AZDOT) website.

Every situation and state is unique, please consult with your attorney or your state licensing authority to confirm your requirements and obligations.

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What does an interlock (in-car breathalyzer) cost in Arizona?

A national average for the cost of an ignition interlock (IID) runs about $3 per day. While nobody wants to spend more than they have, Arizona’s cheapest car breathalyzer might not be the best value overall. LifeSafer IIDs are precision machines, fine-tuned and tested in a quality-controlled process so you can be certain that your interlock device will be working properly right out of the door.

You can trust the professionals at your Arizona LifeSafer installation center with their expertise and continual training to install a well-calibrated interlock device so that your program runs as smoothly as possible, regardless of the kind of car you drive. And if you have an issue, our customer service and reporting specialists are here to help.

We know how essential it is that your interlock works well 100% of the time. That is why LifeSafer invests in accuracy and ease of use so that you can have a worry-free experience.