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Hawaii has strict drunk driving laws, and criminal and administrative penalties for DUI offenders. The legal BAC limit is .08 percent, and drivers found to be in violation of this limit risk a variety of penalties including license revocation, fines, and community service. For over a decade, Hawaii has also had an ignition interlock program and requires interlock installation for first-time offenders. This guide will explain the interlock policy in Hawaii and how it works.
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Hawaii requires offenders to install an ignition interlock device if they have a drunk driving offense and wish to regain driving privileges. There are a variety of penalties for DUI in addition to license revocation, and offenders are responsible for fulfilling all obligations before they can drive again.
Hawaii has increasing penalties depending on the circumstances of the offense and prior offense record. Typically, drunk or otherwise intoxicated offenders will face penalties with the below.
There are increased penalties for all offenders if there are aggravating factors during the offense. For example, if a child under the age of 15 is present during the offense, the offender will face an additional fine of $500, license revocation for at least two years, and a possible extra 48 hours in jail.
Refusing a test does not eliminate consequences. Offenders who decline testing still face penalties, including license revocation for one year for first-time offenders. For subsequent suspensions, offenders risk up to 5 years license suspension.
Some drivers are able to regain driving privileges during the revocation period as long as they meet a variety of criteria. This criteria could include:
Hawaii requires offenders to install an ignition interlock device from an approved provider. Approved providers meet state criteria and work closely with the state’s monitoring authority to share testing data.
An ignition interlock device, or IID, is a small electronic device wired into your vehicle’s ignition. Once it is installed, the device:
The statutes offer mandatory terms, but the court may increase depending on the circumstances of the offense.
Intoxalock offers voluntary devices at locations in Hawaii. Anyone can install a voluntary device, and many use it as a sobriety aid. Some parents use voluntary devices as a precautionary measure for young drivers.
Why choose Intoxalock Hawaii?
Offenders are responsible for the cost of their ignition interlock devices in Hawaii. The costs are typically around $100 for installation and $2.50 to $3.50 per day for leasing.
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