The Penalties for a Person's Second DUI Conviction
Ignition Interlock Device Requirements for Second DUI Conviction
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense that can have severe consequences, especially if it is not the first time a person has been convicted of this crime. One of the penalties for a person's second DUI conviction is the installation of an ignition interlock device.
What is an ignition interlock device?
An ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer installed in a vehicle that measures the driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) before allowing the engine to start. If the driver's BAC is above a certain limit, typically 0.02%, the vehicle will not start.
How long is the ignition interlock device required?
The answer depends on where you live. In Florida, after the second conviction, the ignition interlock device is required for a minimum of 1 year.
What is the duration of the ignition interlock device installation for a person's second DUI conviction? Answer: no less than a continuous year Explanation: This is for most States, anyways. But an ignition interlock might also substitute a revoked license. Usually, when the rights are revoked more than a year. Depending on the state, the ignition interlock will replace this by being in place for as long as the driver would have left until having the driver's rights back.