Get your license back in Washington D.C. After a DWI

To be considered for the DC Interlock Program, you must:

Have held a DC DMV driver license immediately prior to revocation;
Been convicted in court of an alcohol-related offense or had your license revoked administratively because of an alcohol-related offense;
Not have any additional or pending license suspensions or revocations;
Have not been convicted of causing injury or death while operating a motor vehicle in any jurisdiction;
Have enrolled or completed a District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) approved substance abuse treatment program.

1 . Complete An Application

Complete and submit the DC DMV Ignition Interlock Program Application and pay the associated DMV fees.

2 . Obtain SR-22 Insurance

Obtain and maintain High-Risk SR-22 Insurance. Your insurance agent or company can help with this.

3 . Schedule Appointment

The completed application must be submitted by email to [email protected], fax to 202-727-6003, or mail to:

DC Department of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Driver Services Administration/IID Program 95 M Street, SW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20024

For enrollment or eligibility questions you may call 311 (202-737-4404).

4 . Install An Ignition Interlock

Once approved, call LifeSafer Ignition Interlock to schedule your installation.

Other LifeSafer Locations Near You

LifeSafer Ignition Interlock

Washington

Mobile Service Only
Washington, DC 20011

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(714) 406-3396

LifeSafer Ignition Interlock

Colmar Manor

Mobile Install Available
Colmar Manor, MD 20722

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(410) 417-7922

Information on District of Columbia DWI and Ignition Interlock Laws

Administrative

DWI applies to a person having a statutorily prohibited blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. You can be convicted in court based solely on the breath, blood, or urine results without any structured field sobriety test.

The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. This website contains links to other third-party websites for the convenience of our readers. Links from LifeSafer Ignition Interlock to other sites, or from other sites to the LifeSafer, do not constitute an endorsement by LifeSafer.

Judicial

DWI applies to a person having a blood alcohol concentration of .07 percent or lower. Under DC Code, a driver can be charged with a DWI offense if, in addition to a BAC reading, the officer has other signs of impairment from a structured field sobriety test and from observations of the suspect’s driving behavior.

A first offense for DWI can result in jail time of up to 180 days and/or a fine of $1,000. A full list of the penalties can be found here on the DC Metropolitan Police Department website.

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

What does an ignition interlock (car breathalyzer) cost in Washington D.C.?

The cost of an ignition interlock varies, but LifeSafer works hard to make it affordable. The average cost for an interlock is about $3.00 per day, much less than the penalties for driving with a suspended license. Call us today to find out the pricing for your program.