Arkansas Requirements
Getting caught for a DUI or DWI in Arkansas can have serious consequences. This guide will discuss the IID process and Arkansas interlock requirements.
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The AR Ignition Interlock Program
There are immediate penalties and many other obligations that will take time and effort to complete following the incident. Even first offenders will have their license suspended for at least six months. Some offenders may be able to obtain a modified license if they install an ignition interlock device from an approved provider.Ignition interlock devices are required if an offender wants to regain their driving privileges. The offender must provide proof that they have installed a state-approved interlock device before getting a modified license. This is just one of several criteria offenders must meet to get their driving privileges back.
What Happens if I Get a DUI in Arkansas?
First DUI Offense
- License suspended for six months
- Must attend a Victim Impact Panel
- Must complete a treatment program
- 24 hours to one year in jail
- Fines of $150-$1,000
- Ignition interlock required
Second DUI Offense
- Seven days to one year of jail time (community service may be issued instead of jail time)
- Fine of $400-$3,000
- License suspended for 24 months
- Must attend a Victim Impact Panel
- Must complete a treatment program
- SR-22 insurance now required
- Interlock required to regain license
Third DUI Offense
- Fines of $900-$5,000
- 90 days to one year in prison (community service may be issued instead of jail time)
- Driver’s license suspended to 30 months (some offenders may be able to get a modified license after 12 months
- Must attend a Victim Impact Panel
- Must complete a treatment program
- SR-22 insurance now required
- Interlock required to regain license
What happens if I fail to complete or refuse to submit to a DUI test in Arkansas?
Arkansas still has penalties for offenders who refuse to take a BAC test following a suspected DUI or DWI incident. First offenders will have their license suspended for 180 days and are required to install an IID for the length of the suspension period and acquire SR-22 insurance. Repeat offenders will undergo similar penalties, with an increased suspension time of two years for second offenders and three years for third offenders.
How Do I Regain Driving Privileges in Arkansas?
Arkansas issues ignition interlock licenses to qualified offenders who install an ignition interlock device from an approved provider. Offenders also must meet other criteria, which includes:
- Serve the suspension period mandated by the court
- Pay any necessary fines
- Complete or enroll in any necessary treatment programs
- Install an IID from an approved provider like Intoxalock
- Show proof of SR-22 insurance
Commercial drivers are not eligible for a modified license. Other drivers must install an IID into every vehicle they drive.
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The Process: What to Expect
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Consult with Legal Counsel
Seek guidance from a DUI lawyer to understand your legal options and rights following a DUI violation.
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Get an Assessment
Complete a court-ordered or voluntary assessment to evaluate your risk level and determine any required interventions.
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Schedule Interlock Install
Speak to our State Specialists to schedule your IID installation to meet court or state requirements.
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Regular Monitoring
Your ignition interlock usage will be regularly monitored to maintain compliance with legal requirements.
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Device Removal
After fulfilling your IID requirement and receiving approval from your monitoring authority, you can arrange to have your ignition interlock device removed at your local service center.
Interlock Cost in Arkansas
Expert DUI Attorneys in Arkansas
The Law Offices of Alfred Milam
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Springdale, AR 72762
Bennett & Williams, PLLC
Conway, AR 72032
Payne Law Firm
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Arkansas FAQs
An ignition interlock device is a device that acts as a sobriety checkpoint, requiring the driver to pass a breath test before starting the car.
Offenders convicted of drunk driving in Arkansas are sometimes required to install an ignition interlock device to regain driving privileges. The device must be from an interlock provider approved by the state. Intoxalock is an approved provider in Arkansas.
Ignition interlock costs include installation and a monthly recurring lease costs. Arkansas customers will pay a deposit of $71.99 to $115.99, and a setup fee of $29.99. The monthly lease costs $49.99 to $115.99. Intoxalock offers flexible payment options, and customers can pay biweekly or monthly for their device.
Once you’re ready to install the device, you can make an appointment at your preferred location. Intoxalock has several throughout the state.
This may depend on what device you are installing. If you have a court order to install a device, you should bring the court order with the details. If you do not own the car you are having the device installed in, you will need to provide the name of the registered owner.
The state monitoring authority should provide a list of approved providers. Intoxalock is a state-approved provider, and has nearly 100 locations throughout the state. Our state specialists can help you make an appointment if you need it. Keep in mind you will need to return on a regular basis for calibration when selecting your service center.
You should return to your interlock provider for removal, after receiving confirmation from the state monitoring authority.
You don’t need to provide paperwork, but you may be required to pay an account closing fee of $59.99. If you are ending the lease early, a $150 lease ending fee may apply.
In addition to installing an ignition interlock device, some offenders may be required to pay fines, attend a Victim Impact panel, and complete an education or treatment program.
Arkansas does not have a financial assistance program for interlock users.
We partner with many attorneys throughout the state with experience in DUI cases.
To see how an ignition interlock device works, visit our ignition interlock page and watch our video demonstrating how to use the device.
To learn more about ignition interlock information, please visit our ignition interlock device page.
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