Colorado Springs Ignition Interlock Attorneys

First Excess B.A.C. 0.08 Driving Offenses, Effective 1/1/09

Call driver services at 302.205.5613 to confirm your requirements

REVOCATION: Your first episode of driving with a B.A.C. of 0.08 or greater results in a 9- month revocation.

The revocation remains in effect until you complete the reinstatement process.
ALL Excess B.A.C. reinstatements are processed by mail. You should begin the reinstatement process approximately 1 month before you expect to reinstate.
If you were 21 or older at the time of the violation and have no other unsatisfied license restraints, you may reinstate after only 1 month of revocation provided you install an Ignition Interlock Device (Interlock) in every vehicle you own or may drive.
If your B.A.C. was below 0.17, you reinstate early, drive only an Interlock vehicle and do not have any B.A.C. when you drive, you may be eligible for an unrestricted license after 4 continuous months of successful driving.

REINSTATEMENT (9-month revocation): You must

provide an SR22 from your insurance company and maintain it for 9 months following reinstatement (3 years if you were involved in an accident);
complete an Alcohol Certification, Form DR2598;
complete an Application for Reinstatement, DR2870; and,
mail the SR22, the Alcohol Certification, and the Application along with your personal check or money order for $95 to the address provided on the Application.

EARLY REINSTATEMENT (1 month revocation plus 8-month Interlock): In addition to items 1-4, you must maintain the SR22 for a minimum of 3 years regardless of whether there was an accident and

have an Interlock installed in every vehicle you either own or may drive (call any provider for appt.);

include the notarized Restricted License Ignition Interlock Agreement Affidavit, DR2058, and
include a signed copy of each interlock lease agreement and each installation certificate.

HIGH B.A.C. OFFENDER: In addition to items 1, 3 & 4 (and 5 if you reinstate early), if your B.A.C. was 0.17 or more, whether or not you reinstate early, you must

enroll in and complete Level II Alcohol Education and Therapy;

include the Affidavit of Enrollment, DR2643. (Omit Item 2 above)

have an Interlock restricted license for at least 2 years following reinstatement.

Please allow 3 weeks for processing once you mail in your Application with ALL required documents. Once your Application is processed, you will received a Letter of Clearance. You MUST then apply for a License at any Colorado Driver License Office. For further assistance, call Driver Services at 303.205.5613.

Colorado's ONLY Authorized Interlock Providers

Draeger - 800.332.6858
Guardian - 800.499.0994
National - 800-475-5490
Smart Start - 800-880-3394

While your privilege to drive is Interlock restricted:

Your Interlock restriction may be extended if you on 3 or more occasion drink ANY alcohol before you attempt to drive, even if you drink the night before you attempt to drive.
Your privilege to drive will be revoked for at least 1 year if even once you drive a non-equipped vehicle or try to circumvent or bypass the Interlock under any circumstances.

For more information and to download forms, go to the Colorado Department of Revenue, DMV website.

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