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Kentucky ignition interlock laws & requirements

What to do after getting a DUI can be confusing. Intoxalock is here to help. We have over 20 years of experience helping people just like you install an ignition interlock device in Kentucky and get back on the road.

If you are required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in Kentucky, you can download and complete the Kentucky IID Program Application Form below to begin the State of Kentucky ignition interlock installation process.

Kentucky IID Application Form

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If you were convicted of a first offense DUI in Kentucky within a five-year period, your license will be suspended for a minimum of 30 days.

In order to regain your driving privileges:

Pay a $200 – $500 fine
Serve up to 30 day jail sentence_*
Complete 20 hours maximum of alcohol or substance abuse program
Serve a 30 to 120 day license suspension
6 months in an ignition interlock device program

_*If aggravating circumstances were present - four days imprisonment minimum.

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If you were convicted of a second offense DUI in Kentucky within a five-year period, your license will be suspended for 12-18 months. In order to regain your driving privileges you will be required to install an ignition interlock device.

In order to regain your driving privileges:

Pay a $350 – $500 fine
Serve a 7 day to 6 month jail sentence_*
Complete 52 hours to 26 weeks maximum of alcohol or substance abuse treatment
You will be required to install an ignition interlock device for 12 months

Serve a 12 to 18 month license suspension

_*If aggravating circumstances were present - 14 days imprisonment.

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If you were convicted of a third DUI offense within five-year period, your license will be suspended for a minimum of two years. In order to regain your driving privileges you will be required to install an ignition interlock device.

In order to regain your driving privileges:

Pay a $500 – $1,000 fine
Serve a 30 day to 365 day jail sentence_*
Complete 52 hours to 52 week maximum of alcohol or substance abuse treatment
You will be required to install an ignition interlock device for 30 months

Serve 24 to 36 month license suspension

_*If aggravating circumstances were present - minimum 60 days imprisonment.

Aggravating Circumstances

Results in a higher minimum jail time:

Over 30 mph over speed limit
Wrong way on limited access highway
Causes accident resulting in death or serious physical injury
Refusal to submit to testing
Transporting passengers under 12 years of age

Ignition Interlock Requirements

You must submit these items to the transportation cabinet prior to installing your ignition interlock:

Application and processing fee
Court order
Proof of insurance and valid vehicle registration

Once you are approved to install your ignition interlock device, you will receive an approval letter from the Division of Driver License. At this point, you can call in and schedule your installation at a service center closest to you. You are required to have your ignition interlock device installed within 30 days of your court order.

NOTE: If you are installing an ignition interlock device in a vehicle you do not own, you will need to present a written notarized statement from the vehicle’s owner at the time of installation.

Don’t let the thought of installing a car breathalyzer intimidate you. Our state specialists will help you find a local service center, schedule an installation near your home, answer all of your ignition interlock questions and walk you through the process of regaining your license as quickly as possible.

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