Ignition Interlock Device

Ignition Interlock Device - 2007 DUI Reform Act

As a part of the 2007 DUI reform act also came mandatory ignition interlock device (iid) upon conviction of any form of DUI. Previously Arizona only required iid upon conviction of extreme DUI. This was less than ¼ of the total annual DUI convictions. This law change suddenly added more than 40,000 people annually to interlock heaven! This has created a logistical nightmare for clients, the MVD and the interlock companies. There are numerous mistakes, false reports and long waits for hearings to correct mistakes which cost you money and loss of the privilege to drive.

Briefly, here is how it works. There are more than 5 statutes involved in iid implementation. Upon conviction for DUI, all are required to equip the vehicles they drive with the device. This is not a court imposed penalty, but an MVD issue. MVD then contacts you by mail to inform you that you need to go to a listed company and get the device installed within about 10 days. You are responsible for paying for the installation as well as the bimonthly check up (with fee) and then the cost to remove it. During the iid period, you are connected to a GPS system and must blow into the device before starting and at intervals while driving.

Exempt from this requirement are vehicles you drive for work owned by your employer and for which they agree in writing.

It is a misdemeanor for a rental car company to rent you a car without the device in it. No one knows what out of state residents do who get convicted here but don't have iid companies in their home state. And yes, if you procrastinate or simply choose to blow off the iid, MVD will suspend you and refuse to reinstate until...you guessed it, you install the iid. If this all sounds complicated, we have barely scratched the surface here. Please call and we can explain further.

The Arizona criminal defense attorneys of the Weingart Law Firm in Tempe advise and represent clients facing serious charges such as aggravated assault, possession or distribution of methamphetamine or other dangerous drugs, domestic violence or stalking, extreme DUI, or identity theft. Our criminal trial lawyers serve clients throughout Arizona, including Maricopa County, Pinal County, Phoenix, Avondale, Apache Junction, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Surprise, Casa Grande, Gilbert, Chandler, and other East Valley communities.

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