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Program Guidelines

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New Aug. 1, 2022 - Request for Reinstatement, seeking exemption in the ignition interlock device program. Available only to driver's with revoked driving privileges​.  See Frequently Asked Questions ​for more information. 


Read the Ignition Interlock Device Program Guidelines.


Disclaimer:

Please read this disclaimer carefully. Changes in Minnesota law effect the Ignition Interlock Device Program Guidelines. To ensure you understand the most recent legal requirements applicable to your participation in the program, please review changes in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 169A.55 (Second Alcohol, Drug or Refusal offense in 10 years/Third on record with one or two over 10 years required to participate in IIDP), 171.29 (removing the DWI knowledge test), 171.30 (removing the limited license), and 171.306 (Ignition Interlock Device Program) before signing the participation agreement.

 
 

Table of Contents

​SCOPE ​pg. 3
WHAT IS THE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PROGRAM​ ​pg. 3
OPTIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT​ ​pg. 4
​LENGTH OF WITHDRAWAL ​pg. 4
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES ​pg. 5
  ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS​ ​pg. 5
  APPLICATION MATERIALS ​pg. 5
  INSTALLATION OF THE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE ​pg. 7
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS ​pg. 8
  ​SCHEDULED SERVICE AND MONITORING VISITS ​pg. 8
    ​Early Recalls ​pg. 8
    Service and Monitoring Fees ​pg. 8
    Reduced Fee ​pg. 8
  LIMITED LICENSES/WORK PERMIT (CANCELED-IPS DRIVERS ONLY) ​pg. 9
    Rehabilitation Requirements ​pg. 9
  VERIFICATION OF ABSTINENCE ​pg. 9
    Revoked Status​ pg. 9​
    Canceled Status​ pg. 10​
  BREATH TESTS​ pg. 10
    Initial Starts​ pg. 11
    Rolling Retests​ pg. 11
    Skipped Rolling Retests​ pg. 11
VIOLATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS​ pg. 12
  TAMPER/CIRCUMVENT/BYPASS​ ​pg. 13
  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS​ pg. 13​
  NON-IGNITION INTERLOCK RELATED WITHDRAWALS​ pg. 13
VEHICLES​ pg. 14
  ONE VEHICLE/MULTIPLE DRIVERS​ pg. 14
  MULTIPLE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS/ONE VEHICLE​ pg. 14​
  SWITCHING VEHICLES​ pg. 14
  SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATES​ pg. 14
INSURANCE​ pg. 14​
EMPLOYMENT EXEMPTION​ pg. 15
LOW LUNG CAPACITY ISSUES​ pg. 16
REMOVING THE DEVICE​ pg. 16
VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL pg. 16
​FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS​ pg. 17
CONTACTS pg. 19